A Melbourne-based artist is facing an expensive legal battle after she discovered overseas online fashion retailers were selling clothing featuring her stolen illustrations. Kelly Thompson, 32, said a tip-off from a Facebook fan revealed websites Choies.com and Sheinside.com were advertising dresses, long-sleeve T-shirts and skirts with three of her drawings printed on them. Ms Thompson complained to Choies and requested compensation for the use of her artwork but all she was offered was a $30 voucher. Kelly Thompson, 32, says overseas online fashion retailers sold clothes featuring her stolen illustrations The Melbourne-based artist complained to Choies and requested compensation for the breach of copyright but all she was offered was a $30 voucher
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Kelly Thompson, 32, is facing an expensive legal battle with manufacturers
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Artist says Choies.com, Sheinside.com sold clothes featuring her drawings
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She is seeking compensation but all they've offered is a $30 voucher
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The clothing items featuring her illustrations sell for at least $31.49
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