Shein loses UK copyright claim against Temu as platform liability is examined

The report said Shein's claim against Temu's platform operator over sellers' use of product photographs was unsuccessful in a UK copyright case. The court considered rights in the photographs and whether Temu had authorized or known of infringement. Temu's counterclaim was also upheld, with damages to be determined separately.

The outcome of a particular case should not be read as blanket immunity for every platform or seller. The discussion concerns the grounds for a rights-holder's complaint and a platform's responsibilities once it becomes aware of a possible infringement.