Fair Use for Filmmakers: Best Practices
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Fair use is the safety valve of the U.S. copyright law; it authorizes activities that would otherwise be considered infringement when they add significant value to collective culture. Today, more than ever, a robust understanding of fair use doctrine is essential to the health of the intellectual property system. Â Professor Jaszi will discuss the history of the doctrine, the ways contemporary courts apply it, and how it relates to documentary filmmakers.