The Supreme Court declined to hear the contract furniture manufacturer's petition, upholding the Ninth Court ruling that the popular Eames office chair is not "famous" enough to qualify for trade dress dilution protection.

Charles and Ray Eames are well known for groundbreaking contributions to architecture, industrial design and manufacturing, and of course, furniture. They also made radios.

Office furniture giant Herman Miller has sued British Columbia-based Gold Leaf Holding Ltd. for producing and selling knock-offs of its Eames furniture collection. The Eames collection is an iconic industry design.

Charles and Ray Eames are well known for  groundbreaking contributions to architecture, industrial design and manufacturing, and of couse, furniture. "The Eames Chair" among their most famous creations. This history, drawn from the Eames Foundation operated by their descendants, relates an interesting relationship between a World War II development effort, and the development of plywood moulding.

A new biodegradable MDF panel uses starch from potatoes and other natural sources for resin. Plus more 2013 innovations for furniture and casegoods.

Moulded veneer continues to make inroads in the marketplace. Herman Miller is using Danzer's 3D veneer in one of its latest Eames chair offerings.

Herman Miller has filed suit against Toronto-based Nuevo Americana Inc. for trademark and copyright infringement and unfair competition of its Eames furniture.