Question

Harold obtained a box of antique wine goblets that had been left at the Antioch dumpsite. He supplemented the sizable but incomplete set with other pieces found at antique dealers. At dinner parties, he proudly told of the origin of his wine goblets. When Melissa discovered that Harold had taken her goblets from the dump, she hired an attorney to obtain their return. What result? (

Answer 1

The claim by Melissa is on the grounds that the box of antique goblet belongs to her and she should be compensated.

On the other hand Harold found a abandoned box of antique wine goblet in the dump which was nowhere useful if he would not have taken it and replaced the missing parts forming something new and unique which now has taken the shape of an intellectual propert of Harold and is governed by the laws under the intellectual property rights.

Since the Attorny is hired a legal suit will be filed by the case will be in favour of Harold as the asset has nothing to do with owneship rights of Melissa after it was disposed off in the dump and no longer in the legal custody.

Harold will win the legal in his favour.