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

    Actually a better name than the original as that is only for boys... :)

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