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  FROM CULT COLLECTIBLE TO COUNTERFEIT CRISIS: LABUBU AND THE IP LINE By Jessica Debrah Once an eccentric little creature living in the hearts and shelves of die-hard collectors, Labubu has gone from pop culture darling to the poster child of an IP migraine. What started as a lovable designer toy from Pop Mart has now produced a jungle of knockoffs flooding markets, cluttering feeds, and blurring the line between fan love and IP theft. The question is no longer “Have you seen Labubu?” but is “Can you tell which one’s original?” As this very peculiar icon goes viral and rogue, we're diving into the messy space where art meets ownership, and where cute becomes controversial. From copyright chaos to trademark tangles, let’s talk about how Labubu is teaching us a very real lesson in the value and vulnerability of creative property. Labubu is a quirky collectible toy character created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung and sold by Pop Mart since 2019. It gained global tractio...