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European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 17 June | 204 comments (204 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Independent: Harry Potter plagiarism claims 'unfounded'

Harry Potter publishers Bloomsbury hit back at plagiarism claims today, branding the allegations "unfounded, unsubstantiated and untrue".
The estate of the late Adrian Jacobs has launched High Court proceedings against the company, claiming copyright infringement.
It is alleged that author JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has similarities to Jacobs' The Adventures of Willy the Wizard No 1 Livid Land.

by Sassafras on Tue Jun 16th, 2009 at 12:29:59 PM EST
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It does seem rather unlikely.

by paving on Wed Jun 17th, 2009 at 02:14:12 AM EST
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Trial balloon. A shot at a slice of Rowling's £400m has to be worth any lawyer's time.

by ThatBritGuy (thatbritguy (at) googlemail.com) on Wed Jun 17th, 2009 at 05:51:47 AM EST
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European Salon de News, Discussion et Klatsch - 17 June | 204 comments (204 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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