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Selling replicas of the original brand

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Business and DealingsTradePermissible and impermissible items of trade

Question

Is it permissible to sell toys or clothing that are replicas of the original brand but not the original brand itself, if the original brand has copyright protection?

For example, selling a motorcycle toy replica with the Kawasaki branding on it or selling an Adidas top replica with the Adidas branding on it.

Answer

It is permissible on condition that the branded names do not have any kufr or impermissible connotations on them.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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