John Hasler wrote: [snip] > > Are you saying that if I write a highly original stream of conciousness > > novel that is judged by the critics to be of abysmal literary quality > > that I will be denied a copyright in Norway? > > Thiemo Seufer writes: > > If the average audience consistently says "this is useless crap" then > > that's basically the outcome. (Copyright wouldn't be denied, it is either > > inherent in the work or not there at all. There's no copyright > > registration like in the US, it's not needed.) > > You appear to contradict yourself. Do I have a copyright, or do I not?
You have if your work is worthwile to be protected. > (BTW copyright is also automatic in the US. Registration is only required > just before you file suit, and then it's just a matter of a form and a > small fee with no possibility of denial). > > > When they need external expertise they may do for that specific case. > > So if I brought suit against someone for making unauthorized copies of my > Usenet articles a court guided by panel of literary critics might rule them > not worthy of protection? If the court finds it can't decide the matter without "a panel of literary critics" this may happen. Thiemo -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
