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“Simply according artistic works the same protection as nonartistic works may not be sufficient to protect creativity. After all, the very essence of artistic expression is invention and artists necessarily draw on their own experience. But if the rules of liability are unclear, artists will not be able to know how much disguise is sufficient to protect their claims from the claims of those who may see themselves in the portrayals.”

Quote by Irving Kaufman

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Irving Kaufman
Irving Kaufman

Irving Kaufman was a prominent American judge, born on June 24, 1910, and passed away on February 1, 1992. During his tenure as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, he was known for his fairness and wisdom. more

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