It's an industry driven by consumer demand for the latest trend. But many fashion houses complain they're getting scooped by copy-cat manufacturers. Now, Congress is considering whether to give designers stronger copyright protections to help them crack down on knockoffs. Kojo explores the emerging debate over fashion and intellectual property rights.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2008-02-19/intellectual-property-and-fashion
Intellectual Property and Fashion
Listen Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Society
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Guests
Kristi Ellis
Washington Bureau Chief, Fairchild Fashion Group
Susan Scafidi
Visiting Professor of Law, Fordham University; she also writes the “Counterfeit Chic” blog
Christopher Sprigman
Associate Professor, University of Virginia School of Law
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