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Printer Cartridges & Cheerleading Uniforms: What the Key 2017 IP Supreme Court Decisions Mean for Apparel Companies

Webinar | 07.27.17, 10:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

Two key U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2017, Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc. and Impression Prods., Inc. v. Lexmark Intl. Inc., stand to have a major impact on apparel brands and retailers. This webinar will discuss issues of separability in copyright law and exhaustion of rights in patent law and how these rulings will impact the fashion industry.


This webinar will be presented by Anne Li and Preetha Chakrabarti of Crowell & Moring LLP.


This webinar will be recorded and distributed to everyone who registers - so register even if you can't join live! 


Event Fee(s):
USFIA Member (Must Have Valid Member Company Email Address): $ 0.00
Non-Member Brand, Retailer, Importer, or Manufacturer: $ 0.00
Non-Member Service Provider: $ 95.00


Hosted by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) and Crowell & Moring LLP (an associate member of USFIA).

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