Author J. K. Rowling began her testimony in the lawsuit intended to stop publication of a lexicon developed from an online website that she herself used when writing the later books in the series. The New York Times quotes Rowling as saying, ''If RDR's position is accepted, it will undoubtedly have a significant, negative impact on the freedoms enjoyed by genuine fans on the Internet,'' she said. ''Authors everywhere will be forced to protect their creations much more rigorously, which could mean denying well-meaning fans permission to pursue legitimate creative activities.'' RDR's position is not to defend against charges of copyright infringement but rather to assert that The Harry Potter Lexicon is a scholarly work and so legitimate. Court proceedings are expected to last about a week, with Rowling secluded in a jury room when not testifying.
Harry Potter Lexicon Trial Begins
Author J. K. Rowling began her testimony in the lawsuit intended to stop publication of a lexicon developed from an online website that she herself used when writing the later books in the series. The New York Times quotes Rowling as saying, ''If RDR's position is accepted, it will undoubtedly have a significant, negative impact on the freedoms enjoyed by genuine fans on the Internet,'' she said. ''Authors everywhere will be forced to protect their creations much more rigorously, which could mean denying well-meaning fans permission to pursue legitimate creative activities.'' RDR's position is not to defend against charges of copyright infringement but rather to assert that The Harry Potter Lexicon is a scholarly work and so legitimate. Court proceedings are expected to last about a week, with Rowling secluded in a jury room when not testifying.
2008.04.14 in Books, Commentary, News, Publishing, Science fiction, fantasy, and horror | Permalink
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