Intellectual Property
Nov. 6, 2014
Stolen idea? A tale of two claims
Idea theft or copyright infringement? It matters which you choose to pursue. By Aleksandra Hilvert
The story often unfolds in the same manner - an innovative, hungry artist develops a concept for a feature film, writes a treatment, and registers it with the Writer's Guild. Said artist then gauges interest in the treatment from some of Hollywood's proverbial movers and shakers. A submission is documented, a pitch meeting is held, and the artist hopes they may have just landed their first break in show business. However, shortly the...
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