Registration closes 5/13 at 6pm! Chevrons, Colors and Stripes, Oh My!: Evaluating the Legacy of Star Athletica 7 Years Down the Line When: May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT - This event has passed Where: New York City Bar Association: The Classroom Under what circumstances does copyright law protect fashion designs? In 2017, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc., in which it sought to refine the test for evaluating when “useful articles” – in this case, cheerleader uniforms – contain sufficiently separable creative expression to merit copyright protection. This panel will look back at the Star Athletica decision and discuss its impact on copyright protection for fashion in ensuing years. In addition to examining post-Star Athletica case law, the panel will consider how the decision has impacted Copyright Office practice. The panel will also discuss the international landscape, as well as other available theories to protect fashion designs, such as patent and trademark. Join us for a fun and interesting discussion! The program will be held in The Classroom at the New York City Bar Association. Directions can be found on the e-billboard in the lobby right at the entrance. Please note, this program is in person only. Registration will close on Monday, May 13 at 6 PM EDT. If you miss the deadline and would still like to attend, please email Programs Manager Jen McGhee at jmcghee@copyrightsociety.org. This program is in collaboration with the Fashion Law Section of the New York City Bar Association. CLE Credit Details The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. MCLE Credits will be available for those jurisdictions. While credit in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed, requests may be made when registering. This intermediate program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Please email cle@copyrightsociety.org for CLE related questions. Arizona: Attorneys must self report their CLE hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided for your records. California: The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in California. Colorado: New York is an approved jurisdiction. New Jersey: New York is an approved jurisdiction. New Hampshire: Attorneys must self report their CLE hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided for your records. New York: The Copyright Society is an Accredited New York State MCLE Provider. This intermediate program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Ontario: Attorneys must self report their CPD substantive hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided for your records. Pennsylvania: The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in Pennsylvania. Rhode Island: New York is an approved jurisdiction. 60-minute CLE Credit Agenda 5/14 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT Check-in and Networking The program will be held in The Classroom at the New York City Bar Association. Directions can be found on the e-billboard in the lobby right at the entrance. 5/14 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT Panel Program The program will be held in The Classroom at the New York City Bar Association. Directions can be found on the e-billboard in the lobby right at the entrance. 5/14 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT Happy Hour at Jane Doe Lounge Join us for a networking happy hour after the panel at Jane Doe Lounge (12 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036). Attendees are responsible for their own refreshments. Speakers John Maltbie Director of Intellectual Property, Civil Enforcement | Louis Vuitton North America, Inc. View Full Bio Susan Scafidi Founder and Director, Fashion Law Institute | Fordham Law School View Full Bio Francesca Witzburg Founder and Managing Partner | ESCA Legal View Full Bio Partners This event has passed
