In G-Star v Cofemel's case, G-Star accused Cofemel
of making clothes that stole some of the designs of G-Star.
Historically, it is accepted that any original subject matter that
involves the creative development of a writer can be considered as
a' book' within the scope of the copyright directive.
Besides, secondary EU law has provided safeguards of models that
could be enforced by the copyright directive. Design can also be
a' work' in a particular case. Protection of designs is
intended to protect subject matter that is new and distinctive but
also functional and is likely to be mass-produced.
Protection of models is intended to protect objects that are
unique and different, but also practical and likely to be
manufactured for mass production. Design protection is applicable
for a limited period, ensuring a return on the investment necessary
for the creation and manufacture of the subject without excessively
restricting competition. By addition, copyright protection
