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: The mechanical parts of a machine, the basic cut of a dress, or the standard shape of a fork.

For more specific guidance, you can refer to the U.S. Copyright Office or the Ninth Circuit Jury Instructions on functional elements. : The mechanical parts of a machine, the

: Examples include clothing, furniture, machinery, and dinnerware. Key Legal Definitions : While a "useful article"

: Carvings on a chair back, original patterns on fabric, or a sculpture used as a lamp base. but the plate's shape cannot.

In copyright law, a is an object with an intrinsic utilitarian function that goes beyond merely conveying information or portraying an appearance. Key Legal Definitions

: While a "useful article" itself is generally not copyrightable, any pictorial, graphic, or sculptural authorship that can be identified separately from its functional aspects may be protected. For instance, a floral design on a plate can be copyrighted, but the plate's shape cannot.