> But unless Apple registered something similar for shape or the color of the AirPods, or somehow patented its design, it's not an infringement, and the CBP can

> But unless Apple registered something similar for shape or the color of the AirPods, or somehow patented its design, it's not an infringement, and the CBP cannot seize them. Apple most certainly did get design patents for them. First relevant search result: https://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2017/09/apple-wins-7-design-patents-for-their-ragingly-popular-airpods.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2017/09/apple-w... Not debating that patents are good things, especially in this case, but it is pretty obvious to me (as in, not a patent attorney) that they heavily incorporated Apple’s design IP.