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Second Circuit Dismisses Appeal from New York Court’s Decision in Prom Dress Copyright Case
Posted on 18 Oct 2012 by Travis Burchart

As reported by Law360, the Second Circuit last Monday affirmed the dismissal of Jovani Fashion Ltd.'s copyright case against clothing designer Fiesta Fashions . Jovani Fashion, Ltd. v. Fiesta Fashions, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 21245 (2d Cir. N.Y.... Read More

Did Your Prom Have a Copyright Theme? Probably Not, but a Recent New York Copyright Case Has a Prom Theme
Posted on 12 Jul 2011 by Travis Burchart

In determining the copyrightability of prom dress designs, the Southern District of New York recently noted that: The exception for separable elements of useful articles has proven difficult to apply, and courts "have twisted themselves into knots... Read More

Mara Hoffman’s “Chief” Fabric Design Prompts Copyright Lawsuit against Forever 21
Posted on 24 May 2012 by Copyright & Trademark Law Community Staff

On Monday, Mara Hoffman, Inc. sued Forever 21 in the Southern District of New York, accusing the retailer of copyright infringement. Mara Hoffman owns a copyright in and to a fabric entitled "Chief." According to the complaint : Defendant... Read More

Did Your Prom Have a Copyright Theme? Probably Not, but a Recent New York Copyright Case Has a Prom Theme
Posted on 12 Jul 2011 by Travis Burchart

In determining the copyrightability of prom dress designs, the Southern District of New York recently noted that: The exception for separable elements of useful articles has proven difficult to apply, and courts "have twisted themselves into... Read More