Author Demetrious Polychron faces a copyright lawsuit for his Lord of the Rings sequel. Court orders book halt, destruction, and $134,000 fees. Failed suit against JRR Tolkien s estate over Rings of Power series. Legal battles unfold in the realm of fan fiction.
Author of Lord of the Rings ‘sequel’ faces double setback with the loss of two lawsuits to Tolkien and Amazon | Case described as an important victory in preventing unauthorised exploitation of Tolkien s cherished works.