On March 22, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision clarifying the law on an issue which had sparked “widespread disagreement” among lower courts: which elements of the design of a “useful article” (such as apparel) are protectable under copyright law.

In this Legal Update, Pryor Cashman’s Intellectual Property Group explains the Court’s newly-articulated guidelines, and the subsequent impact on the fashion, jewelry and design industries.

For the full legal update, please click here.