Copying often sustains creativity rather than destroying it.
When a silhouette or motif spreads, margins do not necessarily collapse.
Most garments fall outside the scope of long-term copyright or patent monopolies.
The danger of over-regulation is to mistake control for value.
A balanced framework can preserve openness, reward originality, and keep the industry’s creative cycle alive.Copying often sustains creativity rather than destroying it.
When a silhouette or motif spreads, margins do not necessarily collapse.
Most garments fall outside the scope of long-term copyright or patent monopolies.
The danger of over-regulation is to mistake control for value.
A balanced framework can preserve openness, reward originality, and keep the industry’s creative cycle alive.
