Can mimicking another’s art style be deemed copyright infringement?

CopyrightSoftware & Copyrights
Written By Klemchuk LLP

An art lawsuit is pending in the Eastern District of New York that addresses classic questions of copyright law, namely:

  • Is there copyright infringement over similar art styles?

  • Can such claims give rise to trade dress claims? and

  • Do such claims support claims of unfair competition and market dilution?

Read about an artist lawsuit against another artist for using similar style of artwork and claiming copyright infringement.

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