Asked by Giansa Viola on Apr 23, 2024
Chapter 2 lists four factors governing the fair-use exemption, which allows you to use copyrighted material without permission under certain conditions. One factor is the nature and purpose of the copyrighted work. What is another factor?
A) the effect of the use on the potential market for the copyrighted work
B) the degree of difficulty you might encounter if you did seek permission to use the copyrighted work
C) whether the copyrighted work was published on the Internet, in which case it can be considered to be in the public domain
D) whether you intended to cause the copyright holder any harm-financial or otherwise-by using the copyrighted material
Fair-Use Exemption
Fair-Use Exemption pertains to a legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, typically for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and reporting.
Copyrighted Material
Original work that is legally protected against unauthorized copying or distribution, encompassing literature, music, and other creative content.
Potential Market
The segment of the population that is deemed likely to buy a product or service based on certain criteria or attributes.
- Identify factors governing the fair-use exemption in copyright law.
Learning Objectives
- Identify factors governing the fair-use exemption in copyright law.