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JK Rowling Fundraises for Church Appeal
Tutshill Church in Gloucestershire has been displaying a visitors’ book, featuring the signature of Potter author JK Rowling and a mystery person whose name was ’stolen’ and given to a character in the book series, and has so far collected a total of £10,000 ($19,900), taking it a step closer to raising the roof. This is most likely the same book as shown in the recent documentary about Jo.
The church also says it has a first edition signed copy of Deathly Hallows, and is currently still deciding what to do with it, adding “[it might be] used as a prize or go to auction, depending on what will raise us more money.”
Source: MN
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Loading ...JKR releases statement on today’s trial
The lawyers of JK Rowling and Warner Brothers have sent MuggleNet a statement by the Potter author, commenting on where the case stands:
“The book at the heart of this case has overstepped a boundary so unreasonably that I have been forced, regretfully, to take legal action. Authors have a right to protect their works from misuse. Do I have fewer rights because many people read my books? If this book is published, it will open the floodgates for anyone to lift an author’s work and present it as their own. But if it is not published, that will be a boon not only to all who create original works, but to all who enjoy those works.”
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...JRK/RDR: Three-day trial ends; decision far from near
The second half of today’s proceedings ended with a strong closing statement, according to the latest entry from The Wall Street Journal. JK Rowling also took the stand one final time, and it’s clearer than ever that Judge Patterson believes each side has a strong case:
Maybe I Need a Reference Guide for This Case: That was Judge Patterson’s commentary at the close of testimony. Again, he urged the parties to consider settlement, reminding them that fair use is a “murky area” of law. Hammer then requested the opportunity to make a closing statement, which was a good call because his co-counsel, Anthony Falzone, delivered a strong one.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...JKR/RDR: IP lawyer says case ‘too close to call’
The Wall Street Journal’s Law Blog spoke earlier today with Ethan Horwitz, an IP lawyer from King & Spalding on the ongoing Lexicon case. Horwitz tries to further explain the ambiguous concept of “fair use,” offering his overall opinion:
“It’s really pretty remarkable, in my opinion. The fair-use test has four factors and each side can find precedent to support it. The case law is really all over the map. And on the facts, too, I think it’s a really close case. It really smacks down right in the middle.”
Additionally, he explains the strengths and weaknesses on both sides, but ultimately concludes that this case is “too close to call.”
(2 votes, average: 4 out of 5) Loading ...JKR/RDR: Minor settlement reached, Supreme Court may loom
Day 3 of the JK Rowling/Warner Brothers VS RDR Books trial commenced today, and continues to spiral into one big mess of ordeals. Highlights from today, before lunch break:
- Lawyers for JKR/WB and RDR told the judge this morning that they reached a settlement on the false advertising and deceptive trade practices claims. You may remember yesterday that the judge suggested a settlement instead of a lawsuit. A representative for RDR also told the court that they hope to settle on the trademark infringement and unfair competition claims. Once that is out of the way, this just leaves the big copyright infringement claims left.
- Janet Sorensen, a professor of 18th and early 19th century English literature at U.C. Berkeley, was called to the stand today by RDR where she spoke of other fantasy works that also have companion guides to help the reader understand the content of the story.
- Judge Patterson was quoted as saying, “I think this case, with imagination, could be settled….But don’t throw anything out because of my desire to move ahead.” He suspects the case will be appealed, and that it could go all the way to the Supreme Court, taking years to resolve.
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