Comprop Ltd. v Moran [2002] JLR 222 (20 March 2002)
A map is a 'literary work' within the meaning of the Copyright Act 1911, s.35(1), and the information it contains is protected by copyright, not just its visual appearance.
- Citation
- [2002] JLR 222
- Parties
- Applicant: Comprop Ltd.; Respondent: Moran
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 20 March 2002
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment for applicant
- Legal Topics
- Copyright, Literary Work, Map, Copyright Act 1911 S.35(1)
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Parties
Comprop Ltd.
Applicant
Moran
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a map constitutes a 'literary work' under the Copyright Act 1911, s.35(1)
- 2 Whether information contained in a map is protected in addition to its visual appearance
Ratio Decidendi
A map is a 'literary work' within the meaning of the Copyright Act 1911, s.35(1), and the information it contains is protected by copyright, not just its visual appearance.
Court Disposition
judgment for applicant
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