I was searching something on amazon and there’s a sponsored ad popped out. The items look exactly like the Avalon blankets and the gp bag. I’m personally very annoyed to have seen this. Is this even legal?
Fake Hermes on Amazon!
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You can report it, but it's really hard to crack down on "inspired by" products, especially those sold at a low price point. It's my understanding that as long as the seller doesn't claim to be selling an authentic H product and doesn't use the Hermes name in marketing (which would be fraud), it's in a legal grey area. They would have to demonstrate copyright infringement, that the design was essentially the same as an H copyrighted design, which is a whole legal process.
This is also my understanding. They deliberately do not call this Hermes so they are in this gray area. If you check details I'm pretty sure these products will not have the Hermes engravings / tags / stamps on them. I would still try to report but I dunno if anything can come from it...
Reminded me...I was in Hawaii before COVID started (miss traveling!) and saw these being sold at a very famous tourist location (second photo has the place's name). No doubt in my mind what they are inspired by...but can Hermes actually do anything? Sadly I don't think so.
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As long as they don’t claim is Hermes, and they don’t brand it Hermes, it is not a fake. Plus the prices show the sellers are not in the slightest suggesting this is even a comparable product.
The only thing would be for very recognizable products, whether there is an infringement of intelectual property.
Which is unilikely with bags like the GP, which at the end is a tote with two handles. I mean, Hermes did not sue LV when they launched the Alma, or Gucci when they launched the Jackie (or was it the other way round?) so they will probably let this be.
The only thing would be for very recognizable products, whether there is an infringement of intelectual property.
Which is unilikely with bags like the GP, which at the end is a tote with two handles. I mean, Hermes did not sue LV when they launched the Alma, or Gucci when they launched the Jackie (or was it the other way round?) so they will probably let this be.
Is it just me that finds the Amazon description hilarious? Yes, it's a blanket. And it's clearly got an H (or several) on it.
I don't think that it's really an issue if they're not claiming it's Hermes.
I don't think that it's really an issue if they're not claiming it's Hermes.
This unethical garbage seems to be everywhere...now Overstock.com too 
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This trash is so annoying. But aren't we annoyed because we actually pay a very lot for this kind of things ? (and, let's not lie to ourselves, maybe don't want too many people to have them, like LV)
Also we shall not forget that they picture authentic belts and GPs, but the customer probably gets something much less accurate.
And I wonder why the blankets seem suddenly so fashionable ? I don't remember they were a few years ago.
Also we shall not forget that they picture authentic belts and GPs, but the customer probably gets something much less accurate.
And I wonder why the blankets seem suddenly so fashionable ? I don't remember they were a few years ago.
I can't imagine anyone believing they are buying a real Hermes blanket for 49.99.
I do think Amazon is rife with fakes. I have seen reviews claiming things like cosmetic-type stuff are fake.
I do think Amazon is rife with fakes. I have seen reviews claiming things like cosmetic-type stuff are fake.
...but that’s not really classified as a fake. 
It’s just a cheap blanket with H on it. I mean I haven’t seen them in real life but they are no different to zara selling gucci inspired designs or whatever...
It’s just a cheap blanket with H on it. I mean I haven’t seen them in real life but they are no different to zara selling gucci inspired designs or whatever...
I saw those there too! I was really surprised.
BTW, gorgeous ranch!! We did ziplining there. So fun!