Can the design features of a useful article be copyrighted? Sandra Aistars, Clinical Professor at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School, explains the dispute between Star Athletica and Varsity Brands over the graphic design elements of cheerleading uniforms. The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on October 31, 2016.

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