Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Abstract
The note argues that high-profile haute couture fashion designs, particularly those worn by celebrities at significant events, deserve copyright protection due to their artistic and economic value. It proposes modifying U.S. copyright law to protect these designs, balancing the need to safeguard designers' investments while avoiding stifling innovation or competition. The analysis suggests that such protection could be achieved through a narrowly tailored provision with specific requirements, such as mandatory registration and a short protection term, modeled after successful European frameworks.
Disciplines
Intellectual Property Law | Law
Recommended Citation
Alexandra Manfredi,
Haute Copyright: Tailoring Copyright Protection to High-Profile Fashion Designs,
21
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
111
(2012).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol21/iss1/5