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Originally Posted by fjtorres
Hard to argue with the merits of *that* case as the shape is their signature.
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Actually, only in conjuction with the headstock (and minus the trademarked logo, of couse). In the cases that went to court (no one I knew), they used what became known as "the smokey bar rule". If you couldn't tell it wasn't a Fender while it was being played in a smokey bar, it infringed (not an exact quote, of course). The body style is most likely somewhat hidden by the guitarist's body, but the headstock is mostly open to view so using both together is a no-no.
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Originally Posted by fjtorres
As an engineer I can totally see the case for an unusually clever/distinctive design getting a patent. Or a trend-setting premium product. Just not sure that "elegant minimalism" however tasteful fits the bill. Which is why they're in court.
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I don't see it as just "elegant minimalism", but of course everybodies tastes are different
. (FYI - I hate the look of the Fender Telecaster
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But, as you say, that's why they're in court.