Question3 On its web site Greenthumbs has advertised a book for sale entitled: G

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Question3 On its web site Greenthumbs has advertised a book for sale entitled: Gossip anden Secrets for better gardens evealed by the experts Joan, an avid gardener, is always researching the literature for gardening tips, so when she sees Greenthumbs' advertisement she immediately orders a copy of the book. While browsing through the book Joan realises that there is in fact nothing 'secret' about the information provided in the book; not only is the information readily available, it is word for word the same as written in the articles she has collected over the years from the popular magazine, 'Gorgeous Gardens'. Joan notifies the publisher of Gorgeous Gardens informing them about this. Gorgeous Gardens confirm that most of the information and photographs used in Gossip Garden' have been copied from their magazine. They contact their solicitors who write to Greenthumbs informing them that they are breaching their client's copyright and to immediately stop advertising Gossip Garden for sale. Explain whether the solicitors for Gorgeous Gardens (GG) are correct in asserting that Greenthumbs is breaching their client's copyright and, if so, whether GG is entitled to request them to cease selling their book.

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Yes, the solicitors of Gorgeous Gardens (GG) are correct in asserting that Greenthumbs is breaching their client’s copyright. This is because whatever was published by Greenthumbs is an act of plagiarism. Greenthumbs should have obtained rights and permission from GG for publishing the content that was already published by GG. Since, Greenthumbs did not get those copy rights and permission to publish the content already published by GG, GG has all the rights to request them to cease selling the books. GG can also sue Greenthumbs and seek for any compensation in this case.

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