In recent years we have seen a step up in the scrutiny of IP surrounding fiction. This webinar will ensure that you are confident on advising clients in this area.
We will focus primarily on the case study offered by the recent Only Fools and Horses case.
This case had significant knock on effects for the entertainment industries. We will explore the implications that this has had for the world of IP.
Literary copyright exists in respect of fictional characters, separate from the literary works (e.g. scripts and novels) in which they are created and recorded, and we will delve into what this distinction may mean in practice.
We will also investigate how copyright can and cannot protect compilations of scripts.
Crucially, we will also explore the role played by parody and pastiche and identify defences of fair dealing in this area – these defences are very specific, and your understanding of their scope is key to your clients' success.
Finally, get to grips with the role played by public reaction to the defendant’s offering in passing off cases.
This webinar supports skill set 1.5: Copyright, database and software rights of the Advanced Competency Framework.
Learning outcomes
- Understand how to support your clients in relation to fiction and entertainment
- The limitations of pastiche and parody defences
- The protection offered by literary copyright
Meet your speakers
Carl Steele, Ashfords
Carl is a Partner and Head of IP at Ashfords. He is dual qualified as a Solicitor and a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney.
He specialises in advising clients on all aspects of intellectual property law, including copyright, designs, database, patent and trade mark law and the law relating to passing off and confidential information
In recognition of his knowledge and abilities, in 2021 and 2022 Carl was named in the World Trademark Review 1000 publication as a leading trade mark practitioner.
Jonathan Hill, 8 New Square
Jonathan is a barrister at 8 New Square.
Jonathan has considerable experience in cases relating to software and electronics and in media disputes in the film, television, computer game, book publishing and music industries.
He is also a member of the IP bar association.
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- Closing date: 9am, Thursday 19th January.
