H&M and Shein are involved in a copyright battle in Hong Kong, with H&M accusing Shein of copying its knitwear and swimwear designs. H&M claims that the resemblance between their products and Shein's is evidence of copyright infringement. The case began in July 2021 and is seeking damages and injunctive relief. Shein is facing other issues, including accusations of mistreatment of Uyghurs and intellectual property theft from US designers.
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hm-shein-are-in-the-middle-of-a-copyright-battle-in-hong-kong/
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hm-shein-are-in-the-middle-of-a-copyright-battle-in-hong-kong/