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Copyrightability Clarified for Designs of “Useful” Articles
On March 22, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., ruling that decorative designs of cheerleading uniforms may be eligible for copyright protection.[1] In so deciding, the Court clarified the application of the copyright laws to designs of “useful” articles. Previously, as has been my experience in the registration and enforcement of designs of...