Kerry Lutz and Kristen Roberts discussed the concept of trade dress, emphasizing its importance in safeguarding the visual identity of products and services, with examples ranging from restaurant themes to house brands in supermarkets. They highlighted the complexities of enforcing trade dress rights internationally and the challenges in defining and proving violations, illustrated by the distinctive attire of Chippendales dancers. The conversation also addressed the evolving application of trade dress in social media aesthetics, particularly in light of a pending case in Texas involving two influencers, which raises questions about copyright infringement and the implications for the creator community. They examined the potential consequences of such legal actions on creativity and expression, the motivations behind lawsuits, and the necessity of balancing intellectual property protection with fostering inspiration and innovation. Find Kristen here: trestlelaw.com Find Kerry here: FSN  and here: Inflation.Cafe