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useful-article doctrine

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A quick definition of useful-article doctrine:

The useful-article doctrine is a rule that says a work of art that has a practical use and is also expressive can be protected by copyright. For example, bookends, lamps, and sundials can be protected by copyright because they are both useful and artistic. However, industrial designs are not protected by copyright, but they can be protected by design patents instead.

A more thorough explanation:

The useful-article doctrine is a rule that states that a work of art that has a practical use and is also expressive may be eligible for copyright protection. This means that objects like bookends, lamps, and sundials can be protected by copyright if they have artistic value beyond their function.

For example, a lamp that is designed in a unique and creative way may be eligible for copyright protection because it is not just a functional object, but also an artistic expression. Similarly, bookends that are designed in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and unique may also be eligible for copyright protection.

It is important to note that industrial designs, which are designs that are created for mass production, are not eligible for copyright protection. Instead, they may be protected by design patents.

Overall, the useful-article doctrine allows for certain works of art that have both practical and artistic value to be protected by copyright, even if they are functional objects.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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