Literary Characters in Intellectual Property Law

Download or read book Literary Characters in Intellectual Property Law written by Jani McCutcheon and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-02 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking book critically interrogates how literary characters are regulated under copyright, moral rights, and trademark law, challenging important foundations that underscore engagement with literary characters. Using interesting examples, and referencing literary theory, Literary Characters in Intellectual Property Law offers an in-depth exploration of both the law and the diverse and conflicting interests that are impacted by literary character appropriation, incorporating the perspectives of owners, authors, appropriators, and consumers.