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1 November 2016Copyright

SCOTUS hears cheerleader copyright case, justice gives fashion tips

The US Supreme Court  heard arguments yesterday over whether a cheerleading outfit can have copyright protection in the Star Athletica v Varsity Brands case, with one justice giving fashion tips.

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