Question: Question 2 - Copyright 30 marks While studying performing arts at university Matt discussed with one his tutors, Noya, an idea that he had for

Question 2 - Copyright 30 marks While studyingQuestion 2 - Copyright 30 marks While studying

Question 2 - Copyright 30 marks While studying performing arts at university Matt discussed with one his tutors, Noya, an idea that he had for a standup comedy routine. He told Noya that he intended to write it and have it published under the title: How the Idiots Fail. Without Matt's knowledge, Noya in fact wrote a comic book incorporating Matt's ideas and had it published. She even used the title How the Idiots Fail as the title for her work. After negotiating a satisfactory deal Noya then assigned her copyright to the comic book to the publisher. A local theatrical company, Laughs Out Loud (LOL), then obtained permission from the publisher to write a theatre play based on Noya's comic book. Always on the lookout for a good comedy show Andy attended a performance of a play by LOL which happened to be called How the Idiots Fail. As he watched it Matt soon learned the performance was entirely based on the story line that he had shared with his tutor, Noya, and for which she was now given total credit as its creator. How the Idiots Fail was widely acclaimed amongst the critics as one o Australia's best situational comedies. Matt accused Noya of 'stealing his idea' insisting that he owns the copyright to How the Idiots Fail. (a) Advise Matt whether he has any cause of action against Noya, his tutor, for 'stealing his idea' for a comedy routine and having it published as her work. (b) Explain whether Matt's has any cause of action again LOL for their performances of How the Idiots Fail

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