Can an Idea be Protected Under the Law?

The key principle in federal copyright law is the distinction between an 'idea' and its 'expression'. This law protects the expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves. For filmmakers, this means that while a general plot concept, like a romantic comedy set in New York or California, is not protected, the actual script with its unique dialogue, character development, and scene descriptions, is....

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All U.S. states except Louisiana have a primary heritage in English law

Posted by Ernest Goodman

in Entertainment Law, Legal Advice

In nations with a civil law system, legislation, statutes, or codes are the primary sources of law, and courts are required to adhere to these statutes. In common law nations, while courts are also required to follow statutes, they also have the authority to establish new law, known as common law or case law, through their rulings in particular cases. Additionally, they possess the power to declare a statute unconstitutional....