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84 Times Artists Caught Companies And Fake Artists Copying Their Work And Selling It As Their Own

84 Times Artists Caught Companies And Fake Artists Copying Their Work And Selling It As Their Own

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Thanks to the internet it's never been easier for people to rip off something that somebody else created and pass it off as their own. It isn't just individuals who do it either, but major well-known companies like New Look, Forever21, and even Disney. We wrote about one such case before, where artist Tuesday Bassen discovered that Spanish retailer Zara had stolen her designs and were using them without crediting her, and now Bored Panda has compiled an extended list of people who have experienced similar unfair treatment at the hands of people too lazy, or too talentless, to create something for themselves. Scroll down to see for yourself, and let us know how you feel in the comments.

#1 Art By Katie Woodger Stolen By Disney

Art By Katie Woodger Stolen By Disney
385points

#2 Thomas Pullin's Original Work (Left) And Neda Rabiei's Nockoff (Right)

Thomas Pullin's Original Work (Left) And Neda Rabiei's Nockoff (Right)
349points

#3 Woman Steals Artwork From Artist Ryan Conners, Paints Flowers On Top Of It And Sells Products With It As Her Own

Woman Steals Artwork From Artist Ryan Conners, Paints Flowers On Top Of It And Sells Products With It As Her Own
321points

#4 Zara Steals Tuesday Bassen's Artwork

Zara Steals Tuesday Bassen's Artwork
270points

#5 First Official Art Thief

First Official Art Thief
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242points

#6 This "Artist"

This "Artist"
193points

#7 Lili Chin's Illustrations “Doggie Language” On Kohl's T-Shirts

Lili Chin's Illustrations “Doggie Language” On Kohl's T-Shirts
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187points

#8 Company Stealing Artwork From Artist

Company Stealing Artwork From Artist
181points

#9 Ford Steals Firewatch Artwork For A Promotional Ad

Ford Steals Firewatch Artwork For A Promotional Ad
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175points

#10 Forever21 Gone Wild

Forever21 Gone Wild
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150points

#11 Etsy Shop Owner Using Belandkal Artwork Without Permission On Their Laser Etched Products. The Art Itself Is Pretty Ironic In This Case

Etsy Shop Owner Using Belandkal Artwork Without Permission On Their Laser Etched Products. The Art Itself Is Pretty Ironic In This Case
129points

#12 Art Thief Whose Been Stealing And Selling Prints On Deviantart Finally Gets Spotted Out On Facebook And Called Out

Art Thief Whose Been Stealing And Selling Prints On Deviantart Finally Gets Spotted Out On Facebook And Called Out
118points

#13 Mark Conlan's Original Work (Left) And Neda Rabiei's Nockoff (Right)

Mark Conlan's Original Work (Left) And Neda Rabiei's Nockoff (Right)
114points

#14 Stolen Art

Stolen Art
114points

#15 Art Thief Posting Work All Over The Internet As His Own Is Caught Red-Handed By The Artist And Called Out

Art Thief Posting Work All Over The Internet As His Own Is Caught Red-Handed By The Artist And Called Out
93points

#16 Fashion Label Brandy Melville Knocked Off The Artist Brain Foetus By Placing Her Embroidered Piece On Their Top

Fashion Label Brandy Melville Knocked Off The Artist Brain Foetus By Placing Her Embroidered Piece On Their Top
87points

#17 Original And The Copy

Original And The Copy
85points

#18 Samantha Beeston Had Stolen Artist's Lauren Nassef's Drawings (Left) And Used Them In Her Own Pattern Designs (Right)

Samantha Beeston Had Stolen Artist's Lauren Nassef's Drawings (Left) And Used Them In Her Own Pattern Designs (Right)
84points

#19 Stolen Fan Art

Stolen Fan Art
69points

#20 Originals Vs Rip-Offs

Originals Vs Rip-Offs
63points
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