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Prince, Prince, Prints: Will the Supreme Court Revisit Fair Use?

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1] That decision shook the art world, as it seems to dramatically narrow the scope of the fair use doctrine, and raises doubts about the lawfulness of many existing works. [2] Goldsmith counterclaimed for copyright infringement. It found that all four fair use factors weighed against fair use. [12]

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Parody under the Copyright Law

IP and Legal Filings

In relation to ‘Parodies’, since it is derived from the original work of another writer or artist, it is difficult to draw a line between creative criticism and imitation. Since copying was for the purpose of criticism, it amounted to fair dealing and did not constitute infringement of the copyright.

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IP Issues in The World of Japanese Sequential Art – Manga

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There is no question of fair use as although it is not commercially beneficial but it is neither limited to private use. This makes it difficult for the creator to control the dissemination of their works. Image Sources: Shutterstock] ‘Donjishi’ is another form of copyright infringement of a manga creator.

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