Nichols v. Universal Pictures Corporation

Nichols v. Universal Pictures Corporation, 45 F.2d 119 (2d Cir. 1930), was a famous case by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on copyright infringement by non-literal copying of a dramatic work. The Court held that copyright protection can not be extended to the characteristics of stock characters in a story, whether it be a book, play, or film.

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Nichols v. Universal Pictures Corporation - 45 F.2d 119 - 2d Cir. - 1930 - United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit - Copyright infringement - Copyright - Book - Play - Film

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