Judd Foundation Sues Kim Kardashian Over Knockoff Furniture Claims

The lawsuit alleges infringement and false endorsement, spotlighting the authenticity of celebrity-endorsed products.

The Judd Foundation has filed a lawsuit against Kim Kardashian, accusing her of promoting knockoff furniture as authentic Donald Judd designs in a 2022 video tour of her Skkn by Kim office.
The lawsuit alleges trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, and false endorsement, claiming Kardashian's actions misled consumers and harmed the Donald Judd brand.
Clements Design, the interior design firm involved, disputes the claims, stating there are key differences between their designs and Judd's, and that they attempted to resolve the issue amicably with the Judd Foundation.
The Judd Foundation offered to replace the counterfeit furniture with authentic pieces at a discount if Kardashian issued a retraction and edited the video, an offer that was not accepted.
Representatives for Kardashian have not responded to requests for comment, and the dispute has garnered significant media attention, raising questions about the authenticity of celebrity-endorsed products.