Which of the following doctrines recognizes that the social purposes present in certain uses of copyrighted works may be important enough to excuse defendants' uses of the works without permission?

A) Dilution doctrine
B) Fair use doctrine
C) First sale doctrine
D) Doctrine of equivalents

Fair Use Doctrine

A legal principle allowing limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission, usually for purposes like criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

Copyrighted Works

Creations such as music, literature, and art that are legally protected from unauthorized use or distribution.