Non-Sequiturs: 09.14.07
* Can a shoe infringe on copyright? [Fashionista]
* Maybe there IS such a thing as bad publicity. Business ain't so hot for "TB Andy" right now. [WSJ Law Blog]
* Some Chemerinskygate updates. [TaxProf Blog; TaxProf Blog]
* Thinking of a career as a professional blogger? Read this first. [Career Journal]
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Posted In: Andrew Speaker, Blogging, Erwin Chemerinsky, Fashion, Intellectual Property, Non-Sequiturs
More IP please! Also an IP salary bump for NYC would be fantastic.
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Actually aren't fashion designs NOT currently protected under copyright?
The Nike Swoosh is copyrighted- fashion can be within the Act.
Only patterns or designs printed on a piece of clothing are protected by copyright, not the shoe or clothing itself. I doubt a swoosh is enough of a pattern. It's trademarked, but not likely copyrightable.
forget copyright or tm--shoe designs can be protectable trade dress. if vans wants to sue, that's what it'll be for...