January 22, 2025

Influencer IP Case Risks Judges Becoming Arbiters of 'Vibes'

Law360
Thomas W. Brooke | Danielle N. Garno | Paula Jimenez Nieva

Intellectual Property attorney Thomas Brooke and litigation attorneys Danielle Garno and Paula Jiménez Nieva wrote an article for Law360 exploring the "sad beige lawsuit" Gifford v. Sheil, a case regarding aesthetics and intellectual property. In this lawsuit, one influencer accuses another of copying her neutral, beige brand identity across social media platforms. The authors explore how this case challenges the boundaries of copyright law, potentially reshaping how social media platforms handle content and raising concerns about creativity, fashion, entertainment and ownership in the digital age.

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