"Fictional facts are considered expressions, not ideas" My understanding is that fictional facts must stand the tests of originality and specificity. Neither

"Fictional facts are considered expressions, not ideas" My understanding is that fictional facts must stand the tests of originality and specificity. Neither unoriginal ideas, nor vague characters/settings have copyright protection. I believe that exactly when a character or setting becomes original and specific enough for protection has been interpreted in different ways by different courts.