Ct. of App. upheald a lower courts bench trial ruling that:
the manufacturer of boat had not revised its design enouth, i.e. was not a “substantial revision,” and so was not entitled to protection under the Vessel Hull Design Protection Act (VHDPA), 17 U.S.C. section 1303); cancellation of plaintiff’s vessel hull design registration is affirmed with attorney’s fees granted. - Maverick Boat Co. v. Am. Marine Holdings, Inc., 418 F.3d 1186 (11th Cir. 2005).
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