FOX goes after Firefly website
POSTED BY: SimonWho
UPDATED: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 15:51
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I'm not any expert in this, and I don't know the details, but regarding the endorsed-fan scenario, the legal landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Mostly due to the J.K.Rowling case of recent years.
There was a fan who compiled data of the works of Rowling, with her blessing, her endorsment, and which she herself used while furthering her stories. Sort of a Companion database, index, reference. The dissemination of the data had become onerous, with publication the only real solution, and then Rowling apparently decided she needed to sue to prevent publication. Apparently she demanded that the entire database be turned over to her.
This is a touchy subject to many, and the legal landscape has many hidy holes which may need ferreting out. The Rowling case disrupted a great many foundations, and the above mentioned case may be one result.
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