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Tanya Grotter and the Magic Double Bass

Posted by michael on from the out-of-tune dept.

Slate has a piece about Harry Potter and copyright worldwide that is a disguised call for copyright reform. Well written, well argued, extremely good argument, won't be picked up anywhere else.

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  1. really... by Destree · · Score: 5, Informative

    Won't be picked up anywhere else? This article has been on the front page of msn.com all day Friday.

  2. U.S. Legal Guidelines for Derivative Works by Lomak · · Score: 5, Informative

    Art which uses found objects, cultural references, preexisting stories may be protected under the fair use doctrine.

    To decide whether a use is "fair use" or not, courts consider:

    1. the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit education purposes;

    2. the nature of the copyrighted work;

    3. the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and,

    4. the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work. 17 U.S.C. 107(1-4)

    more here

    --Stephen