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Copyright works such as original music, films, art, books amongst others are regularly commercialised allowing copyright owners to gain a competitive edge against their competitors. However, a less known area from which copyright owners can also gain a competitive edge include aspects of design, such as fabric patterns used in upholstery and furnishing, which can be protected by copyright. For example, Abraham Moon, a woollen mill in Yorkshire, UK, held copyright in the design of woollen plaid fabrics. One of their competitors reproduced their design without their consent which led Abraham Moon to successfully bring an action for copyright infringement against their competitors. Source: Abraham Moon & Sons Ltd v Thornber [2012] EWPCC 37; [2013] FSR 17