Amicus Briefs Due Soon in Supreme Court Copyright and Patent Cases

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases with substantial repercussions for certain areas of copyright and patent practice.  Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc. may have a significant impact on how companies protect products with ornamental designs that are integrated with useful articles.  In the patent arena, SCA Hygiene Products v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC promises to influence patent litigation practices as it concerns whether prejudicial delay (“laches”) may be a defense…