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SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Detroit Free Press via Yahoo! News
Roger Rapoport of Michigan-based RDR Books said he expects attorneys will file an appeal
to preserve their right to continue battling a lawsuit from JK Rowling and Warner Bros. preventing them from publishing an unofficial Harry Potter encyclopedia, according to the Detroit Free Press:
In a 60-page opinion, [U.S. district judge Robert] Patterson said the work quotes too directly from the Potter books and dwells too much on a pair of books written by Rowling to explain aspects of the wizarding world she created.
Rapoport and Vander Ark are considering whether they could edit the book to pass the judge's muster.
Naturally, we'll keep everyone posted as more details emerge.
UPDATE: Thanks to Harry Potter Prognosticators for letting us know they've posted an exclusive interview with Steve Vander Ark on their podcast.
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Witch
Points: 995
Puddy says:
For gosh sakes, just drop it, Lexicon! If Rapoport and Vander Ark truly love the Harry Potter series like they claim they do, then leave JKR and her creations alone!
Have some respect for Ms. Rowling's publication rights and stop trying to make money off of her ideas!
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 12:27 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Lexicon is not using anyones ideas, But his own...The laws says you can not patient or copyright an Idea. It is Warner Bros. That started the suit and encouraged JKR to go and fight. She sold 3/4 of her rights to WB. Now, It is upto the Lawyers to make their earnings on this one with an Appeal.
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 1:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
Don't thin the appeal would make a difference! Hm.. hope the appeal doesn't make any difference:P
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 1:45 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Pretty sad if they continue with this. They just don't have a leg to stand on. Should have consulted other attorneys before writing the book.
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 2:12 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Hmmm...I really hope it doesnt get appealed, ha ha.
It shouldnt be published as a book, even though I would love it. I can wait for JKRs official version
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 4:41 PM EST
Student
Points: 230
Twilight/HarryPotter-<3 says:
Whatever. It doesnt really matter to me. I would just like to read the enclyclopedia whether Jk wrote it or not. There are so many things I am still curious about.
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 4:56 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 461
SoccerChick22 says:
Well that was interesting. I hope they don't get an appeal though. It's JK's work and her work alone. I don't know why people are making such a big deal about it.
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 6:10 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 317
Basilina says:
It was good as a website, but writing the book was going too far. We won't get anything new from reading the lexicon anyway; it's just basically Jo's work regurgitated. I hope it doesn't get appealed.
I can't wait for J.K.'s real one!
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 6:53 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
mrsharrypotter4500 says:
im sick of hearing about this lawsuit! Just drop it Lexicon!!! jeez
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 8:45 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3638
Hecate3fold says:
Yes, I think they should appeal the decision, and if it goes back to court, WB should keep it's 'abnormally large nose' out of it.
This could have been settled to the bennefit of both parties involved. I don't think JKR would have gone this far if WB wasn't pushing her from behind. I still smell a RAT.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 11:13 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3638
Hecate3fold says:
Sorry for the double post but I hadn't read the posts before I wrote mine.
JAYSTARR, Is it true that she sold seventy five percent of her rights to WB? If so that explains everything. Please tell me where you heard this, I'd like to read more about it.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 11:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 285
NicoleHalliwell says:
Thanks to this... Jo might really wait ten years before her encyclopedia is published. This is not fair to her. They should leave this woman alone and move on. They didn't win the first time, forget it. Steve did not put any of his own work in that book. It is all Jo's work. He is basically taking his website and putting it in this book and calling it "his." Why can't some people not understand that!?
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 11:22 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Well, I'm in the camp where I think that Steve Vander Ark is in the WRONG.
It's not his creation.
He has not contributed any new angle or insight.
It's just taking someone else's blood, sweat and tears and making money from it.
I agree with the judge's decision.
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 11:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Even if they do appeal,i doubt if it will have much effect.And i think that this Vander Ark guy should just accept defeat and put an end to this.
Posted Sep 17, 2008 at 5:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Man....why don't they just accept what the court have decided.I mean,just face the facts that they can't publish it.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 2:52 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Even if they do manage to get it published most TRUE HP fans wouldn't buy it anyway--it would be taking money from Jo's pocket. And, although she does make loads of money, that is no excuse to steal from her and I know I'm not a thief...
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 9:01 AM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2472
Grayback'sVictim says:
What?! No one will ever grant them right to publicate...
They should just drop it.
Like I saw some of you say: Have respect for JK.
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 9:42 AM EST
Squib
Points: 185
cshorte says:
Wow...I thought this was over already!!!
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 10:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1894
Hermione5 says:
hahha... if they truly love JK and the books? Hahha... Drop it. They like the money... This is again about moneymaking....
Posted Sep 18, 2008 at 12:32 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 495
ayashe says:
God I'm so sick of them and hearing about this. This needs to be shut down once and for all, no matter what even if it does get published someday there is no way in h that I'll ever buy it, I'd call for a boycott of it even. This is all about pride now, that's all.
Posted Sep 19, 2008 at 3:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
I'm sick of hearing about this Lexicon book, the only book I want to hear about is the encyclopedia JK will hopefully publish herself!
Posted Sep 20, 2008 at 11:53 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
They really need to give this up. It is her life's work and she should be in complete control of it.
Posted Sep 21, 2008 at 1:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 621
GarryDotter89 says:
This lawsuit is kind of pointless. J.K. Rowling has the right to all of her ideas and others shouldn't be trying to profit from her ideas.
Posted Sep 23, 2008 at 7:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 830
darlingnikki says:
I never understood this. All of the work belongs to JO. It is her baby, she should be the only person allowed to write the encyclopedia. I'm dying for something new, but I wouldn't buy it if it wasn't written by her! Only she KNOWS the back stories, we can only guess!
Posted Sep 26, 2008 at 1:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
They can appeal, but I don't know if it will do any good. Rowling will do everything in her power not to get the Lexicon published. Too bad. I would have bought a copy.
Posted Sep 26, 2008 at 2:45 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
I thought this was over for good. Apparently NOT! Honestly, why make such a big issue of all this. And I don't know whom to support -- both sides sound correct in their own way, don't they?
Posted Oct 4, 2008 at 2:09 PM EST
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