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Internet Archive: Digital Lending is Fair Use, Not Copyright Infringement

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Mass Copyright Infringement or Fair Use? The publishers are not against libraries per se, nor do they object to ebook lending, but ‘authorized’ libraries typically obtain an official license or negotiate specific terms. The Internet Archive has no license. threatens) the traditional ebook lending market.

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When is it Fair Use to Use a Photo to “Illustrate” an Article?

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

One of the practices that has generated a sizeable number of disputes and rulings is the use of photos to illustrate articles. These three cases address fair use in this context. McGucken moved for summary judgment on the fair use defense. The second factor weighs slightly against fair use.

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Second Circuit Confirms Fair Use on Motion to Dismiss–Yang v. Mic

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The NY Post licensed the photo for its story, “ Why I won’t date hot women anymore.” The district court granted Mic’s motion to dismiss on fair use grounds. In a memo opinion, the Second Circuit affirms the fair use motion to dismiss. Nature of the Use. As a result, it sparked substantial criticism.

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Supreme Court Finds Warhol’s Commercial Licensing of “Orange Prince” to Vanity Fair Is Not Fair Use and Infringes Goldsmith’s Famed Rock Photo

Intellectual Property Law Blog

s (AWF), [1] in a long-awaited decision impacting fair use under Section 107(1) of the Copyright Act. Goldsmith and, as a result, did not constitute fair use. [2] Goldsmith and, as a result, did not constitute fair use. [2] Goldsmith was not paid or credited for this use.

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DMCA Subpoena to Unmask Twitter User Hits Fair Use & Constitutional Roadblock

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Since the speech attached to the photographs constituted fair use, there was no infringer to identify. In response Magistrate Judge Donna Ryu issued an order offering MrMoneyBags an opportunity to anonymously file evidence in support of Twitter and to argue that the photos were used on a fair use basis.

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EFF Assists Critic’s Fair Use Defense Over Kids’ Religious Program ‘Leak’

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That was perceived as an attempt to bring the matter to an end but on unacceptable terms; no recognition of Parrish’s right to use the material under the doctrine of fair use and a potentially devastating effect on raising awareness and future criticism of the religious group. Factors of Fair Use A.

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New UFC Copyright Lawsuit Rejects Fair Use Defense For Documentary Makers

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Whatever happens, the UFC can put any fighter in a videogame 5,000 years from now and still have permission to use their likeness, complete with licensed tattoos. The reasoning behind these perpetual licenses goes beyond the UFC’s desire to grab most of the money. Bisping: The Michael Bisping Story. But not Score G.

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