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03-05-2007, 11:28 PM
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You may recall from our story last week that J.K. Rowling is involved in a legal battle with eBay over pirated Harry Potter e-books being traded on the auction site. Last week Jo won a court order banning eBay's affiliate in India from allowing the illegal sales online.
In preparation for the release of Deathly Hallows, Jo has asked eBay to take an active role in stopping sales of illegal Harry Potter e-books.
According to Jo’s lawyer: Quote:
We and J.K. Rowling believe eBay should take preventative steps to avoid pirate goods being offered for sale to innocent fans.
We do take piracy very seriously and as always will take all reasonable steps to protect both the innocent fans and J.K. Rowling's legitimate rights. The innocent fan may think that they are purchasing the 'genuine' article only to find that it is fake, incomplete, contains inappropriate or pornographic language or images, viruses that affect their computers etc.
eBay, however, feels that they cannot block Harry Potter e-books without affecting sales of other Harry Potter books and merchandise. The site maintains that it is up to the publisher to let them know about illegal goods for sale.
A spokesperson for eBay said: Quote:
We take this issue very seriously and we cooperate with a range of industries and copyright holders to protect their interests. A number of companies, including J.K. Rowling's, are signed up to our Verified Rights Owner programme, which is highly successful at protecting trademark rights.
It would be difficult to block such items (the e-books) without also blocking legitimate sales, like second-hand Harry Potter books or other merchandise.
According to piracy investigator David Price: Quote:
Publishers know people are going to pirate this book and we shall see teams of people working to upload it. If you know where to look it will be available within hours.
Copies of Half-Blood Prince translated into French, German, Spanish and Russian and were online within days of the book’s release. The typical cost for the e-books is £1.
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03-05-2007, 11:29 PM
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| | Jarvey
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good on you Jo we ARE really proud of you well done Ebay really needs to start listening
Yay first to post woohooo
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03-05-2007, 11:31 PM
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| | Jobberknoll
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK - I think?
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03-05-2007, 11:39 PM
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| | Hippogriff
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In the stars.
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*smacks eBay* Come on! LISTEN!
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03-05-2007, 11:46 PM
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| | Gnome
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: *~Im everywhere and nowhere~* thanks for my lovely avvy Sierra ^_^
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Whoot! Good job Jo!
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03-05-2007, 11:46 PM
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| | Billywig
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Go Jo! You'll win!
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03-05-2007, 11:48 PM
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*Pokes eBay* Have some respect! If she doesn't want you to sell them, then don't!
We're right with ya Jo! *Stands next to her*
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03-06-2007, 12:13 AM
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| | Nogtail
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You rock, Jo! I totally agree with you, and so do the others. It's your books, you get to decide. Never give up!
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03-06-2007, 12:21 AM
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We are behind you all the way Jo keep on fighting for your rights and for your fans!!!!!!!!!!
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03-06-2007, 12:23 AM
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| Forever Refreshing Porlock
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Good for Jo! Keep fighting! Piracy is bad!  | |
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03-06-2007, 12:44 AM
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03-06-2007, 01:04 AM
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| | Grindylow
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I love eBay but come on...Start listening to Jo!! I'm proud of her for still fighting, and never giving up! Woot! | |
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03-06-2007, 03:07 AM
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| | Erumpent
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EBay is a poop head. I'm glad she is fighting against them. =D | |
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03-06-2007, 03:50 AM
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| | Firecrab
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Yay! J.K Rowling Ish Dah Awesomes And I'm Sure She'll Win This Battle! *happy dance*
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03-06-2007, 07:29 AM
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| | Firecrab
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Yay J.K  But I am afraid to say that even if they do manage to stop them,some pirate e-books will manage to get on the site. 
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03-06-2007, 08:56 AM
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| | Knarl
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*coughcough* I've been known to pirate a book or two. I mean, don't get me wrong. I own them now. Each book. I've got Deathly Hallows on pre-order and I'm just waiting for them to ship. *eyes the calender* I bought Quidditch and Fantastic Beasts while I was at it. But I admit that the temptation to seek out pirated material is high for those who have little to no money of their own, and that leaves far too much vulnerability.
I do think that eBay does what it can, but they can't stop it. All someone has to do is know how to avoid keywords, and you can usually find the pirated eBooks online for free if you know where to look. It's a shame. It really is. But as someone who's sought out the underground, I'd have to say that it's difficult to catch everything. I hope they can work with eBay to get the piracy under control, but I admit I have my doubts.
By the way, anyone who PMs me about anything pirated will get an infraction. I have money now and I don't run those circles anymore.
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03-06-2007, 09:07 AM
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| | Swedish Short-Snout
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I really hope Jo wins this whole thing, and eBay stops it all, I mean it's completely wrong to steal someone's work like that, even if they are a millionaire.
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03-06-2007, 01:44 PM
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| | Pygmy Puff
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03-06-2007, 02:09 PM
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| | Horklump
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Not to be cruel but i'd buy a pirate book as quickly as I can for 1 reason its avaliable... but I always, if I like the book buy a real copy of it... its wrong if ebay sells the books at a profit after thet but personally I think its a bit sneaky and rather GREAT if you can get the book earlier if only by a couple of weeks... still it is wrong to steal other peoples work. eBay isnt to blame its the people who sells the stuff... it is almost next to impossible to stop piracy though... 
Jo keep fighting you'll win in the end but think of it in the light of 'how can I use it to my advantage'. Keep up the good work. WE ALL SUPPORT YOU!
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03-06-2007, 02:16 PM
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| DA's Ultimate Fan Firecrab
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GO JKR! We're behind you! You keep up the fight! You'll win! It's great how you stand up so strongly for your fans!! Go JKR! Make ebay see the light!
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03-06-2007, 02:32 PM
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| | Billywig
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Yea , Go Jo!!!
eBay did something really bad!
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| McG's Pet Jobberknoll
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03-06-2007, 04:38 PM
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| | Fwooper
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We are with you  Gooo Jooo!
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03-06-2007, 04:50 PM
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| | Mackled Malaclaw
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Keep fighting Jo!
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03-06-2007, 05:39 PM
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I hope Jo wins this battle, eBay are horrible. | |
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