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Jacobs v. J.K. Rowling, Joke, Junk, Justice or Jynx?
Background: J.K. Rowling, one of the most successful authors, ever, has been accused of being less innovative than might otherwise be assumed...
An author who allegedly invented a Harry Potter-style character years before JK Rowling but died penniless has launched a billion-dollar lawsuit against the boy wizard from beyond the grave.
The Daily Telegraph reports it is alleged that in trying to publish his book Willy the Wizard in 1987, English writer Adrian Jacobs approached the same agent who went on to become Rowlings agent.
Jacobs estate last night issued proceedings in the High Court of England against Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, the publishers of the multi-billion dollar Harry Potter series, claiming copyright infringement.
Sydney celebrity publicist Max Markson, who is promoting the action, said the damages could be up to $1 billion.
So, will anything come of this within the next year?
An author who allegedly invented a Harry Potter-style character years before JK Rowling but died penniless has launched a billion-dollar lawsuit against the boy wizard from beyond the grave.
The Daily Telegraph reports it is alleged that in trying to publish his book Willy the Wizard in 1987, English writer Adrian Jacobs approached the same agent who went on to become Rowlings agent.
Jacobs estate last night issued proceedings in the High Court of England against Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, the publishers of the multi-billion dollar Harry Potter series, claiming copyright infringement.
Sydney celebrity publicist Max Markson, who is promoting the action, said the damages could be up to $1 billion.
So, will anything come of this within the next year?
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
Forecast history %
| Joke, case is dismissed or defendant prevails |
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| Junk, settlement is reached outside of court |
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| Justice, plaintiff awarded any money by court |
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| Jynx, plaintiff loses and pays damages or penalty |
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| ANY other outcome not otherwise covered above |
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Question suspends in 29 weeks
- Activity: H$44,367 |
- Predictions: 50 |
Comments: 5
Suspend date: Wed 16th Jun 2010 11:59pm PST (29 weeks to go)
Initial likelihoods: Joke, case is dismissed or defendant prevails: 35%, Junk, settlement is reached outside of court: 15%, Justice, plaintiff awarded any money by court: 15%, Jynx, plaintiff loses and pays damages or penalty: 5%, ANY other outcome not otherwise covered above: 30%
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Created Tue 16th Jun 11:19am PST by valornhonor
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Suspend date: Wed 16th Jun 2010 11:59pm PST (29 weeks to go) details 
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13 weeks ago
jaques_as_in_hattie
predicted Joke, case is dismissed or defendant prevails (H$200 at 21%)17 weeks ago
jaques_as_in_hattie predicted Jynx, plaintiff loses and pays damages or penalty (H$2,000 at 18%)
acewang
predicted Junk, settlement is reached outside of court (H$20 at 7%)
degobashsystem
predicted Joke, case is dismissed or defendant prevails (H$1,090 at 73%)
philphan1
predicted ANY other outcome not otherwise covered above (H$20 at 12%)Comments (5)
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Nearly, although # 4 carries the ADDITIONAL proviso that the plaintiff has a monetary burden, in addition to just losing the case.
give it away val please.
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