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J.K. Rowling lawsuit against unauthorized work & internet fans freedom


DaneyDuke

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http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20181174,00.html

The fan wrote an unauthorized reference work. It was to be released November 2007. Ms. Rowling intends to publish an authorized encyclopedia.

Ms. Rowling was supportive of Steven Vander Ark who scripted "Harry Potter Lexicon" in the past. Even giving accolades about his website.

Ms. Rowling is joined in the lawsuit by Warner Brothers Entertainment. She claims if the unauthorized companion is allowed, fans will be impacted negatively.

http://www.slate.com/id/2181776/ - explores why Joanne Rowling should lose her copyright.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/09/business/09nocera.html?_r=2&oref=slogin - article explains a little about copyright and fair use.

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