Fair Use Myths and Realities for Nonprofit Organizations
By Nathan Breen
Intellectual Property,
May 2021
Nonprofits and others who repurpose online content need to take care in assessing whether: 1) the use rises to the level of infringement, 2) fair use would serve as a defense, and 3) applicable terms and conditions provide additional usage rights or limitations. As illustrated by the various cases addressing these issues, assumptions and generalizations are dangerous in this area.
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