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"Looks
Are Deceiving for a Reason" The Los Angeles Times,
July 20, 2006.
"Copy Writers." Letter to the Editor, Elle
Decor, September 2005.
"Look-Alikes
Draw Lawyers' Stares." New York Times, June 2,
2005.
"Copy Editing." Elle Decor, June 2005.
"Just Knock It Off, Would Ya?" The Los Angeles
Times, June 17, 2004.
"Don't Knock It Off!" by Eleanor McKay,
In Furniture, April 19, 2004.
"Copycat, Copycat: Furniture Makers are Fighting
Knock-Offs." The Washington Post, August 21,
2003.
Advertising:
The
Foundation for Design Integrity will run industry
service announcements encouraging the protection of
original design in design centers around the country
throughout the year.
FDI
Media Sources:
FDI
offers media-savvy design experts who can speak to
the press regarding issues related to protecting original
design. For more information or to schedule an interview,
please contact Kate Premo at (917) 838-5765.
Justin
Binnix, President
Niermann Weeks
Millersville, MD
As Vice President of Development for Niermann Weeks,
Justin has extensive experience in product design
and development as well as with fighting copycat designs.
He provides first-person perspective on the challenges
facing designers and manufacturers in the battle against
knockoffs.
Eleanor
McKay, Chairman
Niermann Weeks
Millersville, MD
Eleanor McKay, CEO of Niermann Weeks, serves as Chairman
of the Foundation for Design Integrity. She has first-hand
experience fighting knockoffs of her Company's products,
and is up to date on legislation and policy affecting
manufacturers. She regularly gives presentations on
the social and economic effects of supporting knockoffs
to industry groups at conferences and special events.
Susan
E. Farley, Esq.
Helsin & Rothenberg, P.C.
Abany, NY
518-452-5600
Susan created and administers FDI's Intellectual Property
(IP) Law Seminars and the Certificate Program which
give FDI members a basic understanding of the principles
of intellectual property law. She has successfully
argued a number of intellectual property cases related
to the home furnishings and industry. Susan speaks
at conferences and events nationwide and is especially
adept at translating complex legal issues into easy-to-understand
language.
Kate
Premo, Media Contact 212-319-7979 cell: 917-838-5765
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