Case Studies Flashcards
With what dealt the US Supreme Court in Baker vs. Selden?
It dealt with 2 treaties explaining a particular system of bookkeeping.
How many words of explanation did the original version contain?
650
What did the court have to determine first in Baker vs. Selden?
What was the unprotected idea in the first version and what was copyright protected expression.
Explain the case Baker vs. Selden.
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From what arises the plausibility of the claim put forward by the complainant in Baker vs. Selden?
It arises from a confusion of ideas produced by the peculiar nature of the art described in the books which have been made the subject of copyright.
What did the court held in Baker vs. Selden?
Blank account books are not the subject of copyright and the mere copyright of Selden’s book did not confer upon him the exclusive right to make and use account books, ruled and arranged as designated by him and described and illustrated in said book.
Explain the case Designer Guild Limited vs. Russell Williams.
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With what dealt the House of Lords in the case Designer Guild Limited vs. Russell Williams?
It dealt with the distinction between idea and expression. This case was concerned with a design for wallpaper that was described as characterized by an impressionistic style based on a combination of stripes and scattered flowers and leaves.
What is the advantage of the case Designer Guild Limited vs. Russell Williams?
It strictly focuses on copyright and what is covered by it.
How did Lord Hoffmann explain the distinction between ideas and expression?
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Can there be copyright in an idea which is merely in the head?
No.
Is the expression of ideas protected?
Yes.
What does the case Ladbroke Ltd vs. William Hill establish?
It establishes that substantiality depends upon quality rather than quantity.
Explain what did the court held in Kleeneze Ltd vs. D.R.G.
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Explain the case Kenrick and Co v. Lawrence and Co.
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