by Gano Lemoine | Sep 16, 2012 | Copyright, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Parody, Public Domain, Screenwriting, Television Production
Yet another example of how a similar idea – perhaps a VERY similar idea, is insufficient basis for a successful copyright infringement or idea theft lawsuit. It is the very specific execution of the idea that is protectable, NOT the idea itself (unless there is...
by Gano Lemoine | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Recently someone asked – in reference to “runaway” productions – productions leaving California for other U.S. states, or even other countries, “why should the government spend money on movies and tv productions?” To clarify,...