The Uncopyrightability of Jokes

Authors

Allen Madison, University of South Dakota School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

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

Recommended Citation

Allen Madison, The Uncopyrightability of Jokes, 35 San Diego L. Rev. 111 (1998).