· 10/23/1984
Gregory Poe v. Missing Persons, Dale Bozzio, Steven Brooks, Capitol Records, Inc., Capitol Industries-Emi Inc.
Citations
- 745 F.2d 1238
- 223 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 1297
- 1984 U.S. App. LEXIS 17461
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- explaining that functionality is a question of fact for a jury
- remanding case for determination of whether stylized bathing suit was “clothing,” not entitled to protection, or a “work of art,” entitled to protection
- whether the work is a \swimsuit\ or a \work of conceptual art\ is a question of fact
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Judges: Wallace, Pregerson, Alarcon
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