Temu Narrows Shein’s IP-Theft Suit as Parent Dismissed (Correct)

The parent company of ultra fast-fashion marketplace Temu escaped an IP lawsuit brought by rival Shein, as a federal court said it lacks personal jurisdiction.

Shein’s suit against PDD Holdings Inc. didn’t supply enough evidence to warrant including the Ireland-based company in the litigation, Judge Timothy J. Kelly said in a Wednesday order, although PDD Holdings subsidiary Temu, whose corporate name is WhaleCo Inc., remains a defendant in the suit

Although Shein said WhaleCo operates its website and app as an “agent” of PDD Holdings, Shein alleged no facts to support its claims that WhaleCo is subject to PDD ...