Will I break any laws by buying unlicensed merchandise of TV shows like Squid Game?

Squid Game masks are on display for sale at the convention center during Comic Con Special Edition in San Diego, California on Nov 27, 2021. PHOTO: AFP
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SINGAPORE - As TV series Squid Game went viral last year, various businesses rode the global craze of the Netflix drama to market their goods and services.

They included beer company Heineken, fast-food chain Domino's Pizza and even local cafes.

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