Selling replicas of the original brand

Q: Is it permissible to sell toys or clothing that are replicas of the original brand but not the original brand itself, if the original brand has copyright protection? 

For example, selling a motorcycle toy replica with the Kawasaki branding on it or selling an Adidas top replica with the Adidas branding on it.

A: It is permissible on condition that the branded names do not have any kufr or impermissible connotations on them.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)