Walmart(US:WMT) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-28 08:25Core Points - A jewelry designer and intangible cultural heritage inheritor, Wu Wensheng, claims that his nearly two-year-designed "Golden Hairy Crab" has been allegedly copied and is being sold at a Sam's Club in Zhangjiagang for over 500,000 yuan (509 grams, based on current gold prices) [1] - Wu Wensheng initiated legal action on October 21, and the Zhangjiagang Copyright Bureau has intervened [1] - Walmart has stated that Sam's Club takes intellectual property protection seriously and has temporarily removed the product from sale while conducting a thorough investigation with the supplier [1][3] Company Response - Walmart's preliminary investigation indicates that while both products are themed "Golden Crab," there are significant differences in design details, internal structure, and surface craftsmanship compared to Wu's work [3] - The supplier has submitted documentation to relevant regulatory authorities for verification, and Sam's Club will handle subsequent matters according to the authoritative determinations of these departments [3]