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SCOTUS Settles Scope Of Copyright Protection For "Useful Articles" In Star Athletica
06 April 2017
Pryor Cashman LLP
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On March 22, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant
decision clarifying the law on an issue which had sparked
"widespread disagreement" among lower courts: which
elements of the design of a "useful article" (such as
apparel) are protectable under copyright law.
In this Legal Update, Pryor Cashman's Intellectual Property
Group explains the Court's newly-articulated guidelines, and
the subsequent impact on the fashion, jewelry and design
industries.
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