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Allen v Bloomsbury and JK Rowling [2010] EWHC 2560 (Ch)
Case Summary | Judgment | 18 March 2011
The author of a book on wizards is arguing that JK Rowling infringed copyright when she created the Harry Potter series, especially the 4th book, Goblet of Fire. Adrian Speck acted for JK Rowling for the summary judgment and both he and John Baldwin QC are instructed for the trial in February 2012.