The piracy paradox in fashion

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Even though they are the product of creative endeavor, useful articles, such as clothing and furniture, are generally not eligible for copyright protection. We nevertheless see lots of innovation in those industries. A new paper by Kal Raustiala and Chris Sprigman looks at this paradox.

Copying is rampant as the orthodox account would predict. Yet innovation and investment remain vibrant. … Firms take steps to protect the value of trademarks, but appear to accept appropriation of designs as a fact of life. This diffidence about copying stands in striking contrast to the heated condemnation of piracy and associated legislative and litigation campaigns in other creative industries.

Feb 27, 2006 | Comments

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