Mon, 21 Apr 2008

Harry Potter case illustrates blurry line in copyright law

I wonder how many of the Tolkien dictionaries, encyclopedias, academic studies and other derivative works were approved by JRR himself or his estate before publication?

AP - For a time, "Harry Potter" superfan Steven Vander Ark seemed to be living a geeky dream.

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On 4/21/2008 14:55:54
floophy wrote

J.K. Rowling VS Steven Vander Ark tennis

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