Paraphrasing News Stories: Copyright Infringement or Permissible Fair Use
Previously I wrote an article on “Giving Credit When Credit is Due” and it addressed receiving permission from a copyright owner when using their works. However, it has recently come to my attention that when bloggers or other journalists re-report news stories from other sources, there is a lot of re-phrasing, re-production or use of [...]
Read MoreBloggers, Is Your Content Safe Under The “Fair Use” Doctrine?
As blogging evolves, it is becoming increasingly important to recognize the legal limitations associated with building upon the works of others. Under 17 U.S.C. §504(c), damages for a single copyright infringement can range from anywhere between $750 to $30,000 per infringement. Paradoxically, some of bloggers’ best content incorporates the authorized works of others. The safest course of action is to properly consider the four questions raised in the statute:
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