THE RESULT
15.16.17.18.I have been extremely impressed by the professionalism, thoroughness, care and creativity disclosed in the evidence of all those involved in the creation of the 2019 Advert and Excitable Edgar. They each appear to be at the very top of their game in their respective industries, and I consider they exit this litigation without the slightest hint or shadow of a stain on their creative integrity.19.20.Accordingly, I dismiss the Claim and find for the Defendants on the Counterclaim. The rest of this judgment explains my reasons for reaching these conclusions.
- INTRODUCTION
- Christmas Advert
- adam&eveDBB
- Untold
- THE RESULT
- THE DRAGONS
- Edgar
- The Defendants’ case
- Research Schedule
- THE ISSUES
- Elements
- Copyright
- THE WITNESSES
- The creation of Fred and FFD
- The creation of the TV Advert
- The creation of Excitable Edgar
- Access to FFD by the parties and creative teams
- DETERMINATION OF ISSUES
- Pleaded elements of Fred’s character and appearance (Schedule A of the PoC)
- Access
- COUNTERCLAIM
