Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

Can you copyright a shape?

That is my question, yes it is.


Asked on 5/20/12, 1:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Delain Delain Law Office, PLLC

You might be able to trademark a shape, but a shape is rarely, if ever, considered a "work of authorship," which is the hurdle something must meet to be eligible for copyright protection.

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Answered on 5/20/12, 5:48 pm


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