Canadian Tire alleges Walmart copycat

TORONTO ― Canadian Tire has accused Walmart of plagiarizing the design of its Canadian-made clip-on Christmas lights, the Canadian Press reports. In a Federal Court claim the Canadian retailer argued that Walmart collaborated with two Taiwan-based companies to mimic the design and packaging of Noma Quick-Clip lights, demanding a cease and desist. In addition, the claim calls for $500,000 in punitive damages. Walmart has not yet filed a defence.