EU Enforces Fashion Copyright

There have been some recent rumblings in America as the major designers try to extend copyright to clothing. According to TechDirt, over in the EU, they have started to enforce copyright on clothing in an Irish court ruling.

This will undoubtedly create a chilling effect in the clothing industry as designers avoid being in vogue in case they conform too closely to the trends which dominate the industry. It is no secret that the incumbents are pushing for more government monopoly - with strict copyright enforcement they will be able to rest on their current styles and avoid innovating.