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Success Kid: Copyright, Fair Use and Memes

Plagiarism Today

The Eighth Circuit has upheld a jury verdict finding that the commercial use of a meme was not fair use. The post Success Kid: Copyright, Fair Use and Memes appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, it's not a complete win.

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Copyright Claims Board Finds Documentary was Fair Use

Plagiarism Today

In a case involving clips from an Andrew Dice Clay comedy special, the Copyright Claims Board has found a documentary was a fair use. The post Copyright Claims Board Finds Documentary was Fair Use appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Richard Prince and the Future of Fair Use

Plagiarism Today

Richard Prince has agreed to pay two photographers whose work he used in his art. Here's what it means for fair use moving forward. The post Richard Prince and the Future of Fair Use appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Fair Use, Andrew Dice Clay and the CCB

Plagiarism Today

The Copyright Claims Board is on track to decide a case that deals with fair use, the controversial comedian Andrew Dice Clay. The post Fair Use, Andrew Dice Clay and the CCB appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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What Does Fair Use and Fair Dealing Mean in an Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Hugh Stephens Blog

Image: Shutterstock For those of you who may have missed it, this is “Fair Use and Fair Dealing” week, sponsored once again this year by the Association of Research Libraries in the US and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries in Canada.

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How the Warhol Ruling Could Change Fair Use

Plagiarism Today

Here's what it says and what it means for fair use moving forward. The post How the Warhol Ruling Could Change Fair Use appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in the Andy Warhol case.

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Fair Dealing, Fair Use…and Fair Play

Hugh Stephens Blog

Credit: author Yes folks, it is Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week again (Feb 20-24, 2023). As I wrote last year at this time, the activity is promoted by the Association of Research Libraries in the US, with separate components labelled Fair Dealing Week in Canada and the UK.

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