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J.K. Rowling Sues the Potter Lexicon

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louisev:
 
Wow.  I am surprised to read this in Slate.  J.K. Rowling has instituted copyright infringement proceedings against the makers of the Potter Lexicon, a fan's guide to the Potter Universe.  Slate contributor Tim Wu argues why Rowling is wrong:

http://www.slate.com/id/2181776/nav/tap3/

Ellemeno:
Good article.  I agree.

MaineWriter:
Very interesting, Louise. Thanks for posting. I like the last line:

The authors of fan guides, like house elves, rarely get famous or rich. They deserve legal credit for their modest contributions, not the Wizengamot.

L

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