People on social media and news outlets have noted that Costco sells items similar to pricey Lululemon apparel — but are they too similar?

Fashion “dupes,” or less expensive versions of high-end clothing and other accessories, are just about everywhere these days. They're also drawing some businesses into legal battles.In the latest example,

Lululemon alleges that Costco has stolen the intellectual property of its Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants.