“A particular expression of the idea of using a lace design is copyrightable”

Scheindlin, District Judge.

“Although the idea of using a lace design is not entitled to copyright protection, a particular expression of the idea of using a lace design is copyrightable.“

Eve of Milady v. Impression Bridal, Inc., 957 F. Supp. 484, 489 (S.D.N.Y. 1997)(citation omitted).

“The use of lace designs in a bridal gown will garner careful scrutiny by the bride who purchases and subsequently wears the gown, both at the wedding ceremony and in photographs memorializing the nuptials.”

Eve of Milady v. Impression Bridal, Inc., 957 F. Supp. 484, 490 (S.D.N.Y. 1997).