Willow Tree (figurines)

Willow Tree is a line of figurine sculptures created by artist Susan Lordi in January 2000. The Willow Tree line specializes in rustic faceless people and angels intended to represent feelings or life events.[1] The figurines are made from hand-painted resin which is cast from Lordi's hand-carved clay sculptures. Creator Susan Lordi partnered with the company Demdaco to produce, market and distribute Willow Tree figurines.[2] The line is available nationwide in independent Gift shops and Hallmark stores and is often a top seller.[3][4]

Creator Susan Lordi filed a lawsuit against CVS for selling figurines that she alleges are knockoffs of her designs. According to the lawsuit, CVS launched a line of faceless angels with wire-loop wings, which is a trademark of Lordi's designs.[3][5] In her lawsuit, she reported her monthly sales as 4.6 million in the US[3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Willow Tree". Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Christine (8 April 2014). "Demdaco extends contract with Willow Tree's Susan Lordi". Christian Retailing.
  3. 1 2 3 Slind-Flor, Victoria (15 February 2011). "Fiat, Kellogg, CVS, Google: Intellectual Property". Bloomberg.com.
  4. ↑ Pacheco, Tyra (24 November 2009). "Enchanting characters, homes, villages revive holiday spirit year after year". South Coast Today.
  5. ↑ Vockrodt, Steve (15 February 2011). "Willow Tree artist sues CVS Pharmacy for copyright infringement". Kansas City Business Journal.
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