Jan
15
Copyright in fashion design?
Posted by Irene Soto at 5:40 pm under Copyright.
The Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R. 2033 and S. 1957) pending before Congress would provide three years of design protection to fashion designs. Interestingly, the Act requires the Register of Copyrights to examine the application and determine if, on its face, it meets the subject matter requirement that it be an original design.
More details on the individual bills to follow shortly. As you think about the need for such an Act, consider the following:
On the left, Salvatore Ferragamo Patent Ballet Flats (Retail: $395). On the right, Nine West Dress Flats (Retail: $130).
On the left, Yves Saint Laurent Downtown bag (Retail: $1395). On the right, GWP available at Lord and Taylor (Retail: Free).
On the left, Chloe’s Gemma Dress - Spring 2006. On the right, Urban Outfitters Silk Portia Dress (Retail: $78).
On the left, Christian Louboutin Eventa Mary Janes (Retail: $645) (Oprah’s favorite designer, I might add). On the right, Natalie Portman’s Pippa (Retail: $265).