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A useful article is defined in law as an item with intrinsic functional use, such as furniture or clothing, which generally limits copyright protection to artistic features that can be separated from the object's function. Under Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc. , decorative elements are protected only if they can exist independently as a work of art, with alternative protections available through patent law. For more details, visit U.S. Copyright Office . Useful Articles - Copyright