Legal Definitions - knockoff

Definition: A knockoff is an unauthorized copy of a product that is usually protected by a patent, trademark, trade dress, or copyright. It is often of inferior quality and sold at a much lower price than the original.

Examples:

• A fake Rolex watch that looks like the real thing but is made of cheaper materials and doesn't work as well.
• A counterfeit designer handbag that has the same logo and design as the original but is made of lower quality materials and is not as durable.
• A pirated movie that has been copied and sold illegally, without permission from the copyright owner.

These examples illustrate how knockoffs are often made to look like the original product, but are of lower quality and sold at a lower price. They are illegal and can harm the reputation of the original product and its creator.