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Let’s Copyright Our Clothes!

August 16th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Copyright, Popular

Copycats still have a vast array of cloth, c0lors and designs at their disposal with which to make almost-but-not-quite-identical copies of Chanel hats and Louis Vuitton purses

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Copyrighting Fashion: One Step Too Far?

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Copyright, Popular

There are many things that are subject to copyright protection — books, articles, film, pictures, music — but fashion design was not high on the founders’ list of concerns when they fashioned the first copyright laws. Nor has the legislature been impressed by past attempts at extending the scope (as opposed to the ever-growing length) [...]

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