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Chinese carmaker BYD’s offices in Netherlands raided over JLR ‘copycat car’ claim

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Automotive industry category. Published on November 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Julia Kollewe. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Bailiffs reportedly seized digital records before court case over alleged intellectual property breaches on Land Rover Defender

Bailiffs acting for Jaguar Land Rover raided the Dutch offices of a Chinese “copycat” rival before a legal showdown this week over whether its “Defender clone” infringes intellectual property rights.

Bailiffs acting on behalf of JLR reportedly seized digital records from the offices of Chinese carmaker BYD in Schiedam and Hoofddorp in August, according to the Sunday Times.

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