Liana Walker reports.

The topic is copyright infringement.

The report is from June 1, 2026, at 6:14 am.

Shein says Sabo Skirt's designs are not new.

In short, there is a dispute.

Kmart and Shein question Sabo Skirt's designs.

The companies deny copying Sabo Skirt's designs and question their ownership.

What happens next?

The case will be in the Federal Court on July 7.

Shein and Kmart say Sabo Skirt's designs are not original.

The allegations are part of an intellectual property dispute.

Sabo Skirt accused 19 businesses of copying their designs in February.

Sabo Skirt stopped its claim against seven businesses.

Shein, Kmart, and others deny the allegations and question the designs' originality.

The newness of the designs is questioned.

Kmart says Sabo Skirt's shoreline design is not new.

Shein and Kmart say Sabo Skirt does not own the copyright for some designs.

The shoreline design features aquatic items on a white background.

The design was registered on October 17, 2024.

Kmart found similar images before Sabo Skirt's design was registered.

Shein says Sabo Skirt's Terazza design is not new.

Shein found similar dresses before Sabo Skirt's design.

Shein says Sabo Skirt's design is not different from others.

Both businesses say Sabo Skirt's designs are not registrable.

Ownership is challenged.

Kmart and Selfie Leslie question the ownership of the designs.

Sabo Skirt says other retailers copied their designs.

Selfie Leslie says it did not know about Sabo Skirt's designs.

Selfie Leslie stopped selling the garments after receiving a letter.

Billy J denies copying Sabo Skirt's designs.

Billy J says it did not reverse-engineer Sabo Skirt's garments.

Sabo Skirt has been contacted for comment.

The case will return to the Federal Court on July 7.

The report is from June 1, 2026, at 6:14 am.

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