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Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Alleged Counterfeit Fragrances

Estée Lauder sued Walmart in California federal court on Monday, accusing the retail giant of selling knockoffs of Estée Lauder fragrance and skin care brands including Clinique, Tom Ford and Le Labo.
Just a few weeks ago, Estée Lauder Companies sequentially opened stores right next to each other on Prince Street for some of its biggest fragrance brands, including Frédéric Malle, Kilian Paris, Jo Malone and Tom Ford Beauty, creating its very own scent row.
Estée Lauder's scent row on Prince Street, featuring Tom Ford Beauty — one of the brands Walmart is accused of knocking off. (Courtesy of Estée Lauder Companies)

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