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Intellectual Property Law

Allen Madison

1998

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The Uncopyrightability Of Jokes, Allen Madison Dec 1997

The Uncopyrightability Of Jokes, Allen Madison

Allen Madison

This paper explains two foundational copyright doctrines, the scenes a faire doctrine and the merger doctrine. It illustrates the limiting effect these doctrines have on copyright protection for jokes.

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