Traditionally, designs for articles of fashion, including sneakers, have not had much intellectual property (IP) protection available. However, today these articles can be eligible for protection under copyright, trademark and patent law. Whether you’re a designer or reseller of fashion goods, you need to know the types of protection (and common defenses) available. Copyright Protection…
Copyright law exists to protect creators of original creative works. Generally, copyright is easier to obtain than a trademark. There is only one type of application, which is submitted to the U.S. Copyright office, and rights are immediately created once the work is made. For online sellers, the issues usually boil down to images and…
So far, we’ve discussed some of the logistics around copyright, how it’s obtained, and what people use it for. But there are still some important questions to answer when it comes to copyright. How long does one own the rights to their copyright, what rights does a rights holder have, and what are the limitations…
Although copyright protection in the U.S. is automatically granted upon the fixation of an original work of authorship, it is recommended that a copyright protected work contain a notice and be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Notice and registration of creative works used to be required for protection but this is no longer the…
