Re:Potato farmers cry foul as PepsiCo sues them
by binarycrusader on Thursday April 25, 2019 @03:49PM
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You can't copyright clothing designs and fashion designers are still in business.
Actually, you can as of 2017, in a specific set of circumstances:
In a 6–2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc. in which it held that aspects of Varsity Brands Inc.’s cheerleading uniform designs are protectable under the U.S. Copyright Act.
Actually, you can as of 2017, in a specific set of circumstances:
In a 6–2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc. in which it held that aspects of Varsity Brands Inc.’s cheerleading uniform designs are protectable under the U.S. Copyright Act.
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/supreme-court-copyright...