Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands presents the justices with a classic intellectual-property problem: the use of copyright to protect functional objects. The issue in this case is whether the respondent, Varsity Brands, has a protectable interest in the design of cheerleading uniforms arguably copied by the petitioner, Star Athletica. The case starts from Section 102 … Continue reading Argument preview: Court to consider copyright protection for cheerleading uniforms