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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, although certain patent lawyers might disagree. Despite this phrase being uttered by the English cleric Charles Caleb Colton sometime in the 19th century, patent law has been in existence since at least 500 B.C.E. in Greece—although the rights were usually only granted for short periods of time.

Fast-forward to the 21st century, and the battle between counterfeiters and patent holders is in full swing. This list of the best (worst?) Chinese knockoffs shows how far bootleggers will go to rip a good idea off, and sometimes, the results are hilarious.

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    RuthWilliams
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, not China. Probably why the article's titled 'Products from China AND [other] COUNTRIES that don't care...'

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    I Think I'm Gonna Get A New Pair Of Iphones

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    Didn't Know Microsoft Were In The Sunscreen Industry

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    Polystation

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    I'll See Your Mountain Dew Knockoff Collection

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    ChristieMamanna
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is dr pepper knockoffs, savior. They are saying "I see your collection of Mountain Dew, and I'll raise you my collection of dr pepper" like gambling,in poker

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    Corcs

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    J Riley
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait a dang minuet is this croces long lost brother thats dyslexic?????????

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    #30

    I Got A Fake Sharpie. It's A Skerple

    I Got A Fake Sharpie. It's A Skerple

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    Esrrit

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    Ridbull

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    MarcoHubbard-Weller
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two separate Thai products. One is the sweet, condensed glass jar (blue/silver can, watered down& carbonated, elsewhere) called "Red Bull" and the other other (not available in western markets) is กระทิงแดง and sold as a fruit drink in a short, gold can.

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    Maolboea

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    Numa

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    A Father's Amazing Collection Of Off-Brand Mountain Dews

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    Popstation

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    OUIII._.
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually had this one lol... this only works with Tetris. (each of them is like USD $7)

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    Saw These In Urmas,asia Shop. It Is In Kaunas,lithuania

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    Abibas

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    Kfc - Krispy Fried Chicken..

    Kfc - Krispy Fried Chicken..

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    The Coffee Was More Expensive Than The Real Thing!

    The Coffee Was More Expensive Than The Real Thing!

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    #54

    Now I Can Finally Search The Internet

    Now I Can Finally Search The Internet

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    They Almost Got It Right

    They Almost Got It Right

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    Fake Designer Sunglasses In The Open Air Street Market

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    #60

    Found In India - We Drive By It Everyday! Lol

    Found In India - We Drive By It Everyday! Lol

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    Avengers 3 Spoiler

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    Ghlain Klain

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    Angel
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw one in a store that was named "Calin Keen" pronounced caleen kean

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    Transeend :)

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    Now That's How Sony Got Idea For Company Name

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    Ban The Rays!

    Ban The Rays!

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    Ftza

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    The Best Weed I Found In The Phillipines

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    Jollibee Rip-off In India

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    GersonNobIII
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the most hilarious ever! HAHAHAHAH I've also seen one and it's called JELLIBEE! hahahhaha

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    #75

    Chanel X Gucci = Ghanel !!?

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    Drive School Logo

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    Perfume. The Story Of A Murderer

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    Only Noticed These Glasses I Found Weeks Ago Are Actually Fake, After I Broke 'em

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    Rohobom The New Ray Bans

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    For Those Who Love Cream And Sugar To Coffee

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