Pierrot the Clownfish facts for kids
Cover of the book
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| Author | Franck Le Calvez |
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| Original title | Pierrot le poisson clown |
| Illustrator | Robin Delpuech Thierry Jagodzinski |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Éditions Flaven Scène |
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Publication date
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November 2002 |
| ISBN | 2-9519138-1-8 |
| Followed by | Pierrot the Clownfish: The Black Cloud |
Pierrot the Clownfish is a French children's book. It was written by Franck Le Calvez. The book tells a story about a clownfish named Pierrot. It was first published in November 2002.
A second book, Pierrot the Clownfish: The Black Cloud, came out in 2009. It was also written by Franck Le Calvez.
The Story of a Lawsuit
In 2003, Franck Le Calvez took legal action. He filed a case against Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures. These companies made the movie Finding Nemo.
Why the Lawsuit Happened
Le Calvez believed that Finding Nemo copied his book. He thought the story and characters were too similar. This is called plagiarism. He and his lawyer asked for money. They wanted a share of the profits from toys and other items sold in France.
The Court's Decision
The court heard the case. On March 12, 2004, Le Calvez lost the lawsuit. The court decided that Pixar and Disney had not copied his book.
What Happened Next
Le Calvez and his lawyer planned to appeal. An appeal means asking a higher court to look at the case again. They planned this for October 5, 2004. However, no further action has been taken since then. The case did not go to a higher court.
