In Star Athletica LLC v. Varsity Brands Inc., the Sixth Circuit Court ruled that the design used in cheerleading uniforms can be the subject of a valid copyright. This ruling, in favor of Varsity Brands, Inc., reversed the lower court’s decision, rejecting the copyright infringement claim brought by Star Athletica, and set the stage for a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
On October 31, 2016, the highest court in the land will be hearing arguments on the case, the first-of-its-kind case before this court involving the scope of copyright protection for apparel. The court’s decision is sure to have an impact beyond uniforms, and may re-shape, or at a minimum clarify, the otherwise murky landscape of copyright protection for apparel designs.
Foley is closely following this case and invites you to a webinar that will discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling and the potential effects it can have on the fashion and apparel industry. Please join Foley attorneys Laura Ganoza and Julie McGinnis on Thursday, November 10, 2016, for a robust and interesting discussion.
There is no cost to participate in this program, but pre-registration is required. To participate, please use the Register button, or simply register here.
For more information, please contact Meghan Burton at [email protected].
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Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE credit after the program, wherever applicable. Foley & Lardner LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for California MCLE credits by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 General credit hour. Foley & Lardner LLP is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. Please note that participants must log in to the web portion on the date of the event and answer the CLE polling question; credit may not be obtained by viewing and/or listening to a program recording after the event. Certificates of attendance will be distributed to eligible participants approximately eight weeks after the webinar via email.
Special Instructions for Kansas/New York/New Jersey CLE Credit
Those seeking Kansas, New York, and/or New Jersey CLE Credit are required to complete the Attorney Affirmation Form. Be sure to enter the five-digit code that will be provided during the presentation. Please email the form to Meghan Burton at [email protected] immediately following the program.
Important Information for New York Attorneys
This program is appropriate for experienced attorneys only. Attorneys admitted two years or less are not eligible to earn CLE credit through the completion of courses in nontraditional formats.
