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The Intellectual Property Implications of Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands
The Intellectual Property Implications of Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands

While most recent advancements in copyright law focus on mainstream technological or media-based infringements, intellectual property scholars were dealt a landmark decision in a more unconventional facet of the law: fashion. Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc (2017) [1], decided after 8 months of deliberation in the U.S. Supreme Court, examined a lawsuit brought forth by Varsity Brands when Star Athletica began to produce cheerleading uniforms with chevrons, zigzags, and other aesthetic elements similar in design to those produced by Varsity Brands, but at a far lower price [2].

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Kshithija MulamSupreme Court, Silvertop Associates, Inc. v. Kangaroo Manufacturing, Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands, intellectual property, copyright lawComment