Think we might be talking about different cases. About 5 years ago they tried some pretty dubious suits claiming that the stud belonged under copyright because it was so clearly LEGO. Those failed everywhere as far as I know.
I think the minifig is both copyright and (formerly) patented but I could be wrong. But that would explain why we haven't seen megabloks rip them off now that the patent has expired.
Tim
I think the minifig is both copyright and (formerly) patented but I could be wrong. But that would explain why we haven't seen megabloks rip them off now that the patent has expired.
Tim