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What is a “Useful Article” in Copyright Law After Star Athletica?

: The feature must be able to be identified as a freestanding pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work apart from the article's utilitarian aspects. 27911-15311262

In the landmark case Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc. (2017), the Supreme Court established a two-part test to determine if a design element is copyrightable: What is a “Useful Article” in Copyright Law