Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1998

Keywords

Scenes a Faire, Merger, Copyright, Jokes

Disciplines

Intellectual Property Law | Law

Abstract

This paper explains two foundational copyright doctrines, the scenes a faire doctrine and the merger doctrine. It illustrates the limiting effect these doctrines have on copyright protection for jokes.

Publication Title

San Diego Law Review

Volume

35

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