Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal
Article Title
Copyright Infringement: An Argument for the Elimination of the Scenes a Faire Doctrine
Abstract
This note deals with a relatively obscure aspect of copyright law-the scones a faire doctrine. In recent years it has gained popularity as a defense for potential infringers. The note first discusses the background of copyright law and the elements of a copyright infringement action. Then, two major theories and a procedural methodology are outlined before the scones a faire doctrine is defined and analyzed. After comparing the doctrine with the established theories of copyright protection, the author concludes that the doctrine is seriously flawed and conflicts with the other theories.
Recommended Citation
Don M. Tamura,
Copyright Infringement: An Argument for the Elimination of the Scenes a Faire Doctrine,
5 Hastings Comm. & Ent. L.J. 147
(1982).
Available at: https://repository.uclawsf.edu/hastings_comm_ent_law_journal/vol5/iss1/8
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