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September 20, 2012

Design Piracy Bill Passes Senate Committee

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer and named the Innovative Design Protection Act, would expand copyright laws to include fashion designs.

By Kristi Ellis

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WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill Wednesday that would give copyright protection to fashion designs for the first time.

The bill, sponsored...