Without getting into too long a discussion, her idea cannot be trademarked, as it is not an item that falls under that category (it is not a word, name, symbol or device). I also don't know if she can copyright it (don't think so), as in the US, a general fashion design cannot be copyrighted, unless she were to create a specific paper pattern design and copyright that specific paper design. She also may not be able to patent the idea... as there is cause under "prior art" (tho a few centuries old prior art). I am not sure how she can protect this under modern legal protections.
But I am glad Regina did figure this one out, as it is one I've pondered for many years as well, and knew she was working on it. Great job Regina! I look forward to seeing your garments done in this fashion (will you have a class at CoCo?). And if I see anyone else claiming they re-discovered this style, well we know otherwise. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com "Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ ________________________________ For gods' sake woman, get it tradmarked. I don't know you, but I do know cultural property. <snip> Since I am about to proliferate an original idea, I wanted to put it up here to make sure it doesn't get hijacked. I have studied 16th century Irish clothing for the last 25 years. Leine (Irish bag sleeves) have never looked right how they have been interpreted by re-enactors. SO, I fixed it. <snip> _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
