Common law and other rights unaffected

17 U.S.C. § 1330
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Nothing in this chapter shall annul or limit— (1) common law or other rights or remedies, if any, available to or held by any person with respect to a design which has not been registered under this chapter; or (2) any right under the trademark laws or any right protected against unfair competition.

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