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A Lady Whistledown-Worthy Scandal!

IPilogue

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

JIPEL Copyright Blog

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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Copyright Evidence: 21 for 2021 (a year in review)

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Drawing on a well-established body of quantitative studies, Heald concludes that extensions to copyright duration have largely negative impacts on the availability of works, development of derivative works, and prices. Despite being only one piece of the puzzle, copyright has dominated the debate in this area.