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Supreme Court Rules Garment Design Elements Copyrightable

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that basic elements in cheerleader uniform designs merit copyright protection, handing a victory to the top American maker of the garments in a decision with serious implications for the fashion industry. The justices …

Cheerleader Uniform Case Tests Copyright Protection for Designs

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to use a clash between rival makers of cheerleading outfits to clarify the scope of federal copyright protection for pictures and graphic designs. The justices on Monday said they will hear an appeal from Star …