Can I Make A Copy of That? A Primer on Copyright's Doctrine of Fair Use

摘要

Just right click and copy. Just Google it, you'll find something to use. I found this on Facebook, so it's fair game right? Or, I like that album. Can you make a copy for me? These somewhat mundane copyright issues crop up again and again, but as an attorney, more serious versions of these issues also tend to arise somewhat regularly. Can we use music in the video we are creating? Can we play music at our special event? Can I make copies out of a book to distribute to my class? Can I use photos or quotes in the news article/report I'm writing? It's just boilerplate, so I can use it, right?