Catch Me If You Can Claim Copyright Infringement: How Copyright Law Unevenly Protects Novice Scriptwriters

Authors

Alexander Cole DiBucci, Cleveland State University College of LawFollow

Publication Date

6-26-2024

Abstract

In the realm of creative endeavors, novice scriptwriters often find themselves in a precarious position, highly susceptible to having their original work exploited for profit by formidable players in the industry, drawing a parallel to the timeless tale of David versus Goliath. In these all-too common scenarios, the multi-million-dollar film agencies that, reminiscent of Goliath, appropriate the creative fruits of amateurs striving to establish their names in the field. Regrettably, unlike the triumphant David from the biblical narrative, novice scriptwriters are frequently left without adequate protection within the legal landscape of the United States, where the scales tend to tip in favor of large corporate entities. This Note emphasizes the importance of a uniform standard across all United States Federal Circuit Courts and highlights the need for a primarily subjective approach to evaluating copyright infringement claims.

First Page

85

Recommended Citation

Alexander Cole DiBucci, Catch Me If You Can Claim Copyright Infringement: How Copyright Law Unevenly Protects Novice Scriptwriters, 12 Global Bus. L. Rev. 85 (2024)
available at https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/gblr/vol12/iss2/6