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A Lady Whistledown-Worthy Scandal!

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Netflix argued that this is a direct violation of US copyright law , which provides that only copyright holders have the exclusive right to monetize and create derivative works of their IP. With the increased prevalence of content creation on social media , it is important for creators to be aware of these IP laws.

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The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical: The easy permission model of Netflix should be the future for fan-created works

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A derivative work itself, Netflix’s Bridgerton is based on the book series by Julia Quinn , a Regency-era series set between 1813 and 1827. The difference in Netflix’s approach to fan works likely stems from the company’s history.

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