Industry Jul 31, 2026
Fender claims German court ruling grants copyright protection over Stratocaster guitar design.
In short
Fender claims a recent German court ruling provides broad copyright protection over the Strat electric guitar shape. Some competitors disagree.
Originally published by
Billboard
Fender has asserted that a recent German court decision offers significant copyright protection for the design of the Strat electric guitar. This ruling has, however, drawn disagreement from some competing guitar manufacturers.
Originally reported by Billboard.