Iarwain~ Of course, Tolkien didn't create Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, or Goblins. They all were written about in myths and legends before Tolkien. So, you cannot rightly say that other writers are copying Tolkien by using those species. However, if they were to use Orcs, Hobbits, Ents, or Balrogs, then, yes, they would be copying Tolkien.
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