NET recalls clothing line after copyright accusationBy Hollie Younger / Staff writerFast fashion retailer NET today said it has removed controversial items from its shelves, after a content creator accused the company of infringing copyright by using their design of a cartoon Taiwanese leopard cat without permission. NET has since apologized and said it has removed all clothing featuring the disputed image from its stores. Creator Hug Taiwan Leo (石虎抱抱) on Sunday said on Facebook that fans had contacted them to congratulate them on what they believed was a collaboration with NET. An image of a shirt sold by NET is pictured alongside a cartoon created by Hug Taiwan Leo. Images of Hug Taiwan Leo were first uploaded in 2014 and remain available as a sticker set on Line, they said.

Source: Taipei Times January 20, 2026 10:27 UTC