Fender wins legal battle over Stratocaster shape in Germany
Fender has won a legal case in Germany against Yiwu Philharmonic Musical Instruments Co., which is barred from selling guitars with the Stratocaster body shape in the EU. The court ruled that the Stratocaster design is a copyrighted work of applied art, reinforcing Fender's intellectual property rights. However, the ruling was a default judgment, meaning it may not set a strong legal precedent for future cases.
- ▪Fender won a legal battle in Germany against Yiwu Philharmonic Musical Instruments Co.
- ▪The court ruled that the Stratocaster design is a copyrighted work of applied art.
- ▪The judgment was a default ruling, as the defendant did not appear in court.
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