Jellycat takes retail giants to High Court for ‘substantial’ damages

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe biscuit doorstop from Next (Next)Toy manufacturer Jellycat is suing retailers Next and Hamleys over accusations of copycat plushies.Jellycat claims its popular Amuseables range, which includes plush food items and everyday objects, has been copied by Next's biscuit-shaped cushion and doorstop, and Hamleys' various food and item plushies. The company is seeking "substantial" damages, arguing that the rival products are of "inferior quality" and could mislead customers into believing they are Jellycat items, damaging its reputation and sales. Next has denied the allegations, saying its products are not toys and are distinct from Jellycat's, thus refuting claims of infringement, misrepresentation, or causing financial loss. Jellycat is also seeking injunctions to prevent Next and Hamleys from "passing off" their products as its own in the future, with Hamleys yet to file a defence. In fullToy giant Jellycat sue Next and Hamleys over cuddly copycat accusationsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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