Supreme Court case (regarding copyright issues in quilting)

The Supreme Court case regarding copyright issues in quilting involved a dispute over whether a quilt pattern could be protected as a copyrighted work. The court examined if a quilt's design, which includes specific arrangements of fabric and patterns, meets copyright criteria for originality and fixation. Ultimately, the Court clarified that only certain elements of a quilt pattern—but not the entire design—may be eligible for copyright protection, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing creative expression from functional or common design features. This decision helps define the limits of copyright law as it applies to textile arts like quilting.