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Anne Frank Diary Copyright Dispute

The Anne Frank Fonds' pursuit of copyright claims and licensing controls over Anne Frank's diaries, leading to court battles and public controversy over the extension of protection and limitation of reach.

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How have the Anne Frank Foundation's copyright decisions affected adaptations and access to the diary?

The Anne Frank Fonds (AFF) and affiliated organisations have pursued copyright claims and licensing controls that have delayed or restricted certain publications, adaptations and online reproductions ...