While the U.S. edition of the Adrian Jacobs vs. J.K. Rowling copyright infringement lawsuit ended with a dismissal, the U. K. version is set for trial. U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin found that "The contrast between the total concept and feel of the works is so stark that any serious comparison of the two strains credulity." So, the plaintiff, the estate of Mr. Jacobs will head across the pond to carry on.
Thomas Vranken of The Fortnightly Review of IP & Media Law takes a look at what he calls "The Livid World of Harry Potter Litigation" here.
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