So far, we have sued 20 different companies for counterfeiting, and prevailed in every case that has come to completion. We have also recently filed, or are about to file, at least 2 more lawsuits (that are not listed below).
So far, we have successfully collected $529,106.23 on these lawsuits. We will be watching vigilantly for opportunities to collect on more, and are confident we will be able to do so.
Defendants of the lawsuits are listed in alphabetical order, and amount of judgment or settlement against them.
If the case is not yet final, then the current status is listed.
If defendants were jointly and severally responsible, the amount is listed for both.
If attorney fees were also awarded, that amount is also included.
- ADolly .com - $1,102,477.59
- ADolly. US - Court entered in favor of Bountiful Baby, and Motion for Judgement is now before the court
- Chen Jiaheng dba Susette - Court entered in favor of Bountiful Baby. Motion for Judgement is next.
- Chen Xiaoxia dba laohuli2021 - Court entered in favor of Bountiful Baby. Motion for Judgement is next.
- Dollbie - $454,815.75
- GlamingDecoreEtc - $450,000
- Kepuhongzaoye - Court entered in favor of Bountiful Baby. Motion for Judgement is next.
- LTD Information Technology Co., Ltd - $821,750.95
- Love Reborn Dolls - $821,750.95
- Nine9Light - $3,071,750.95
- NPK - Motion for Judgement is before the court
- OtardDolls - Motion for Judgement is before the court
- Reborn Baby Mart - $821,750.95
- Reborn Doll Gallery - Motion for Judgement is before the court
- Reborn Dolls Shop - $821,750.95
- Reborn Baby Stores - $821,750.95
- Reborn Baby World - $140,000
- Reborn Box - $821,750.95
- Shenzhen Qianhai Topology Information Technology Co - $140,000
- US-Amozon - Court entered in favor of Bountiful Baby. Motion for Judgement is next.
There are a few individuals that are publicly asking for evidence that the Amazon counterfeits are actually illegal. In the United States, it is illegal to purchase, promote, or distribute counterfeit goods. Where such goods are distributed in the U.S.—whether on Amazon or elsewhere—there are legal remedies available in U.S. courts. Our list of 20 Defendant companies (above), and the results we have gotten so far, is evidence of that.
Those same individuals keep asking, if the kits are counterfeit, then why are the original artists are not filing lawsuits to enforce their copyrights? The answer is obvious— to get the result we have gotten, we have spent (so far) $329,980.63. And, it often takes years for a case to wind its way through the court system. Individual artists don’t usually have the resources to do that.
If a stream is dirty and you want clean water, the best way to get clean water is to go after the source polluters. That is why we have been targeting companies further up the counterfeiting chain rather than individuals that are promoting the sale and distribution of counterfeits. But promoting the sale and distribution of counterfeit goods is illegal, and if certain individuals persist in doing so, they will, in my opinion, eventually fall into the targets of our litigation machine. And they will then learn that relying on the opinions of an Australian Vlogger will not help them in a US Court.
We support the artists. We support authentic. And we back up our support with actions.
Nevin Pratt
CEO, Bountiful Baby
Addendum, From Denise (below):
Contracts with China are not required to fight illegal counterfeiting in the United States and many other countries. Take Sculptors at their word— does any sane or rational person really think that ALL of the sculptors are lying? Stop asking sculptors for Chinese contracts, it is rude and offensive and unnecessary to prove their rights to their artwork. The lack of a contract with the Chinese manufacturers does not give China the right to break US law and it does not give buyers that right either. The lack of a Chinese contract is not showing disrespect for Chinese law, but claiming that the lack of such a contract causes the artist to forfeit their rights DOES show disrespect for US law.
You might ask why everyone is not suing these companies like Bountiful Baby is? It is costly to hire an attorney and you never know if you can recoup those costs or not. Not everyone has the financial means to do so.
To whom it may concern: Please grow up and stop labeling artists who are trying to protect their intellectual property and keep from going out of business as the “Reborn Police”. No, you are not entitled to cheap reborn dolls. It is NOT your right. There are less expensive legal alternatives to buying counterfeits.
I have been on both ends of the spectrum. When I was 16, we had no car, no phone, no gas/heat and eventually would have been homeless if not for family that took us in. I was not entitled to someone’s stolen art just because I could not afford an expensive doll. And no, the generic brands are not stolen goods. Counterfeits are stolen goods. Stop buying them.
But don’t take my word for it. Read the link below to see what our expert US Intellectual property attorney has to say about the legality of buying counterfeit goods.
When Is It Okay To Buy Counterfeit Goods? - Workman Nydegger
A US expert has spoken on this topic. This is the same attorney who got all of the wins for us that Nevin listed. Our attorney is the expert on this topic, not some Australian Vlogger or some YouTuber. Please share the link with anyone you can and don’t let this get buried under the rug. Thank you.
Denise Pratt
I sent a bunch to Jessica recently
I will never buy anything from Ali Express or Temu because of the counterfeits.