What happens when the world of high fashion enters the digital realm of the metaverse? Or when the traditional tenets of trademark protection threaten to collide with freedoms of artistic expression?

When a work has entered the public domain, what does that mean for creatives who want to use that work as inspiration for something new?

Understanding the difference between ownership and infringement claims in copyright is vital, and the recent case of Zahedi v. Miramax underscores this crucial distinction, serving as a warning to potential rights-holders regarding the timeliness of their claims.