The Supreme Court on Halloween appeared reluctant to rule that an apparel company can copyright stripes on cheerleading uniforms. {mosads}The case centers on the registered copyrights Varsity Brands ...
The Supreme Court issued a 5-2 opinion (PDF) today allowing cheerleading uniforms to be copyrighted. The case, Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands, is expected to have broad effect in the fashion world ...
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WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether chevrons and zigzag designs on cheerleading uniforms qualify for copyright protection. Varsity Spirit Corp. brought the underlying ...
(CN) – Chevrons and zigzag designs on cheerleading uniforms qualify for copyright protection because they are identifiable independent of the dress – just like Piet Mondrian’s paintings are distinct ...
The Supreme Court has held that the designs in a cheerleading uniform satisfy the test for copyright protection in its Star Athletica v Varsity Brands ruling. Observers say the decision provides a ...