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Since when do people get rights to a castle anyway? I'm willing to bet she didn't get the idea for Hogwarts totally on her own. I'm sure she used architecture from real life castles. Too bad the builders aren't around to sue her.
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EViiiiiiL!!! - Mermaid Man -
IIRC, the damages for copyright infringment is the loss of all profits. From the way the ariticle is written, it sounds as if there will be no profits from this castle, so even if Rowlings wins, she will get 0.
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I think she should settle for an apology and a promise that in the future they will ask for permission.
What about all the kids who in past years have dyed their hair black, painted a scar on their forehead, and worn an old pair of glasses for Halloween? Shouldn't she get a share of their Halloween spoils?"I say shoot'em all and let God sort it out in the end!Comment
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She's not trying to get money, duh, she's trying to get an injunction.Originally posted by Zkribbler
IIRC, the damages for copyright infringment is the loss of all profits. From the way the ariticle is written, it sounds as if there will be no profits from this castle, so even if Rowlings wins, she will get 0.
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Indeed. Pay up, ImranOriginally posted by Dr Strangelove
What about all the kids who in past years have dyed their hair black, painted a scar on their forehead, and worn an old pair of glasses for Halloween? Shouldn't she get a share of their Halloween spoils?
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AND!!1!11!!! LOL JUST IN CAES A DISPUTANT CALS U 2 DISPUT3 ABOUT THEYRE CLAMES
DO NOT THAN DISPUT3 ON THEM 3XCAPT BY WAY OF AN 3XTARNAL DISPUTA!!!!11!! WTFComment
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I saw a story by the AP, which said that the action was brought by Penguin India "on her behalf" (WTF??) and that Penguin India had been obtained a "fine."Originally posted by Kuciwalker
She's not trying to get money, duh, she's trying to get an injunction.
Unless India has gone complete away from the English common law system, this makes no sense. "Fines" are obtained by the government because of legal infractions (speeding, polluting, etc.) "Damages" are awarded in a civil action. And it's only under the most rare circumstance you may sue on behalf of someone else. If I run over you in my car, your neighbor doesn't get to sue me on your behalf--you are the one that has to sue me.Comment
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The relationship between publisher and author is not at all like car owner and neighbor. The publisher has purchased or negotiated rights to print and distribute the works from the author and is frequently a co-holder of certain rights.(\__/) Save a bunny, eat more Smurf!
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Originally posted by Zkribbler
I saw a story by the AP, which said that the action was brought by Penguin India "on her behalf" (WTF??) and that Penguin India had been obtained a "fine."
And, presumably, they stopped doing it.
Unless India has gone complete away from the English common law system, this makes no sense.
Or unless the AP is using a fine in the common sense of the word, rather than as a technical legal term?
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