Thursday, May 6, 2021
Addressing whether a home builder’s floor plans infringed the plaintiff’s architectural copyrights, the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a lower court’s entry of summary judgment against the plaintiff, finding that only a virtually identical design would infringe the plaintiff’s “thin copyright” in its floor plans.
Design Basics, LLC v. Signature Construction, Inc., Case No. 19-2716 (7th Cir. Apr. 23, 2021) (Sykes, J.)
Design Basics, described bluntly by the Seventh Circuit as a “copyright troll,” holds copyrights in thousands of floor plans for suburban single-family homes. Design Basics sued Signature Construction (Signature) for infringement of 10 of its designs. Discovery showed that Signature held copies of four of Design Basics’ designs, one of which had been marked up by a Signature employee. Signature moved for summary judgment, relying on a 2017 Seventh Circuit opinion in Basic Designs v. Lexington H
Design Basics, UI Elements, Typography, etc. and then we will work on real-world projects together.
Moreover, we will design a finance app completely from scratch and I will share with you all the necessary techniques and hidden secrets you need for mobile application and web design. Additionally, we will design a complete modern
landing page together where you will learn the
essentials of web design.
This course has been designed for people completely new to UI/UX design or let’s say design in general. We will start with the most basic principles and work all the way through, step by step.
9 Instagram Courses and Training to Boost Your Skills Fast (Free & Paid)
These Instagram courses teach everything from how to take good photos and graphic design basics to content planning and strategy. Laura Wong April 21, 2021
Looking for ways to boost your professional Instagram skills? Online courses are a great way to stay up-to-date on Instagram’s ever-changing updates and best practices.
Whether you’re a seasoned Instagram expert trying to understand the latest algorithm change or wondering whether to switch to an Instagram Creator account or Instagram Business account, taking Instagram courses is a great way to help you build the best Instagram marketing strategy possible.
Dive into the world of theatre this spring at Studio 52 with a four-week mini-mester of Virtual Theatre Classes for artists ages 5- Adult! Studio 52 offers a variety of classes led by professional and supportive instructors and the best-possible learning environment during times of social distancing. Join a class to build confidence, connect with like-minded peers, explore your creative side, and have fun!
Class offerings include Acting, Broadway Dance, Spoken-Word Poetry, Acting for the Camera, Theatre Design, and Directing. Returning instructors include Marlane Barnes, Tania Battista, Lisa K. Bryant, Anna Kimmell, and TJ Simba-Medel, and Flat Rock Playhouse s Resident Lighting and Visual Media Designer CJ Barnwell joins as an instructor. The Spring Mini-Mester begins on April 12 and will run for four weeks. Registration for classes is now open!
How To Hire a Home Builder: Costs and Questions To Ask
How To Hire a Home Builder: Costs and Questions To Ask
Hiring a home builder is an essential first step in a new home construction. It will keep your project on budget and on schedule. Here s how to find one.
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Building a home is a huge investment of time and money. The exciting part: You’ll get exactly what you want in your dream home. But building something from nothing can also become a terrifyingly messy process if you aren t prepared.
The upshot is, you need to hire the right builder so your project goes as smoothly as possible.