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Lego seeks to block US imports of copycat products

It is accusing 3 firms of making knock-offs of its Lego Friends products, files complaint with US International Trade Commission

Published Tue, Feb 10, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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    Washington

    LEGO has been on a roll with a hit movie, Star Wars-branded sets and a new line of toys that has attracted more girls to a product traditionally targeted at boys.

    It's that last success, the Lego Friends line aimed at girls, that's causing the company concern. Lego is accusing three companies of making knock-offs of the product and is asking the US government for help.

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