Intellectual Property
Dec. 1, 2000
9th Circuit Clears 'Batman' of Intellectual Property Offense
When artwork or sculpture meld into the architectural functions of a building, that eliminates copyright protection under a 1990 law intended to protect "architectural works," a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.




In a 2-1 decision, the 9th U....
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