United States: Intellectual Property

We're all familiar with "knock-off" products intended to resemble luxury or high-end goods but sold at a fraction of the cost—often referred to as "dupes" (short for duplicates).

In this episode, Kasia shifts the focus from fashion to furniture, exploring the high-stakes legal disputes shaping the luxury home design industry.

n an important decision issued on January 12, 2026, the Fifth Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling and held that the statutory termination of a grant of copyright causes the reversion of all rights to the original author or their heirs, including rights in foreign countries.