Courts worldwide have held that an odor itself is something that belongs to nature and is not copyrightable. But in a recent decision, a Dutch court said Lancome's Tresor perfume was a distinct combination of ingredients "concrete and stable enough to be considered an 'authored work.'" Lawyers for Lancome called the ruling revolutionary, but some experts say it's a mistake that could have grave consequences beyond the cosmetics industry.
July 23, 2004 at 12:00 AM
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