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January 10, 2025

Social Media Influencer's Texas Lawsuit Against Rival Could Pave the Way for Future Copyright Cases

The Texas Lawbook

Fashion and entertainment law attorney Danielle Garno was quoted in The Texas Lawbook discussing a novel lawsuit filed by a social media influencer seeking to protect an aesthetic by accusing another influencer of copyright infringement. Ms. Garno described the legal challenges of asserting intellectual property rights over a "vibe" or aesthetic, which she argues is not protected by current laws. She also suggested that if a precedent were set in favor of such protections, it could dramatically alter the landscape for social media influencers.

"There's no intellectual property right for [a vibe or an aesthetic] and if there was, Kim Kardashian would have it," she said.

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