COPYRIGHT LAW: TOPIC

FACTS: Consider the rugs that were displayed. Provide the best arguments for the plaintiff and defendant regarding copyright infringement, focusing exclusively on the unlawful appropriation inquiry.

1.) Explain what standards should be applied and how courts should compare the two works.

2.) Address any information that would be helpful in determining the appropriate outcome of the case.

3. What are the arguments about the rugs, copied by the defendant? Give arguments based on two work test.

Reference: Fromer, J.C & Sprigman (2020) Copyright law: cases and materials. (V4.0)pp. 225-229, 238-248, and 251-258