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17 U.S.C. 1330: Common law and other rights unaffectedText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 17-COPYRIGHTSCHAPTER 13-PROTECTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS
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§1330. Common law and other rights unaffected

Nothing in this chapter shall annul or limit⁠—

(1)  common law or other rights or remedies, if any, available to or held by any person with respect to a design which has not been registered under this chapter; or

(2)  any right under the trademark laws or any right protected against unfair competition.

(Added Pub. L. 105–304, title V, § 502 , Oct. 28, 1998 , 112 Stat. 2916 .)