Case study

The final project includes two parts, which should both be included in the same document.

Part one is to prepare a case brief of the Louboutin v. Yves Saint Laurent(2nd Cir. 2012) 696 F.3d 206 case (Louboutin case.pdf) Download Louboutin case.pdf)
, using the F-I-R-A-C format.

Part two is to write responses to the following seven questions:

1. Identify the court that decided the case;
2. Describe the basis of the court’s jurisdiction over the parties’ dispute;
3. Describe the type of relief Louboutin sought;
4. Did Louboutin seek a legal or equitable remedy?;
5. Do you believe Yves Saint Laurent’s shoes call into concern any ethical issues given their similarity to Louboutin’s shoes?;
6. Based on class discussion concerning intellectual property rights, do you think the appellate court got its decision right? Why or why not?; and
7. If you were starting a shoe company, what business organization/form would you prefer to use? What are the pros and cons of your preferred business organization/form?