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CAFC Affirms ITC: Jibbitz Charms Don't Infringe Crocs Design Patents
Crocs, Inc. v. Itc, decided by Federal Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether certain "Jibbitz" charms, used to decorate Crocs shoes, infrin...
Work-for-hire agreement insufficient for copyright transfer of architectural plans
Design Gaps, Inc. v. Distinctive Design & Construction LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether a "work made for hi...
Eighth Circuit: Design Similarity Lacking for Copyright Infringement
Just Funky, LLC v. Think 3 Fold, LLC, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Thin...