Design Basics, LLC v. Kerstiens Homes & Designs, Inc, et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

19-3118

Court:

Appellate - 7th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3820 Copyright

  1. December 14, 2021

    The Biggest Copyright Rulings Of 2021

    While Google's victory over Oracle at the U.S. Supreme Court made the biggest splash this year, appellate and district courts delivered a stream of noteworthy copyright decisions, including disputes over embedded Instagram posts and the "Friday the 13th" horror franchise. Here are Law360's picks for the top copyright rulings of 2021.

  2. June 16, 2021

    7th Circ. Has Gruff Words For Home Designer IP 'Troll'

    The Seventh Circuit had little patience Wednesday for a copyright infringement suit filed by a Midwestern home design firm, calling the company a "copyright troll" looking to score easy money by suing other designers for using floor plans so basic their features could be found in about any family home.