Meredith Bobber Strauss examines the boundaries of copyright protection in the fitness industry in her recent Law360 article, “‘Anderson Method’ Ruling Shows Copyright Limits In Fitness.” Analyzing the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Tracy Anderson Mind and Body LLC v. Megan Roup, Meredith explores why courts distinguish between expressive choreography and functional movement systems, and why fitness methods designed to produce physical results generally fall outside the scope of copyright protection. The article also highlights the importance of strategic legal protections beyond copyright, including trademarks, contracts, and the safeguarding of proprietary business materials.
