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The Tell-Tale “Heart”: Determining “Fair” Use Of Unpublished Texts, Karen Burke Lefevre
The Tell-Tale “Heart”: Determining “Fair” Use Of Unpublished Texts, Karen Burke Lefevre
Law and Contemporary Problems
Copyright laws require that courts consider at least four factors in determining whether a quotation or close paraphrase of another's unpublished work without permission falls under "fair use." Several cases involving "fairuse" are discussed.
Understanding Fair Use, L. Ray Patterson
Understanding Fair Use, L. Ray Patterson
Law and Contemporary Problems
Prior to creation of the fair use doctrine, an author had a limited right to use another author's copyright. The origin of the fair use doctrine is examined.
Reality As Artifact: From Feist To Fair Use, Wendy J. Gordon
Reality As Artifact: From Feist To Fair Use, Wendy J. Gordon
Law and Contemporary Problems
The Supreme Court case "Feist Publications Inc vs Rural Telephone Service Co" is examined. Although the court's decision was correct, its reasoning is deeply flawed.