Books On Fair Use

Bound by Law : Tales from the Public Domain: By Day a Filmmaker, By Night She Fought for Fair Use! Book by Keith Aoki, Jamie Boyle, Jennifer Jenkins

Copyright and Fair Use on the Internet, Illustrated Essentials
Book by Barbara M. Waxer, Marsha Baum

Internet Surf and Turf Revealed: The Essential Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Finding Media Book by Barbara M. Waxer, Marsha Baum

Responsible Use of the Internet in Education: Issues Concerning Evaluation, Citation, Copyright and Fair Use of Web Materials Book by Aniekan Ebiefung

Healing fair dealing? A comparative copyright analysis of Canada's fair dealing to U.K. fair dealing and U.S. fair use

An economic model of fair use

Google book search: fair use or fairly useful infringement?

The Google Book Search Project: is online indexing a fair use under copyright law?: An article from: Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs

Determining 'Fair Use' Practices: use common sense and a few basic guidelines to protect yourself and your work.(The Final Word)(Column):

The postmodern author on stage: Fair Use and Wallace Stegner.: American Drama

Fouling up fair-use. (journalistic quoting of unpublished materials): Columbia Journalism

Fair Use: A Debate.: Video Age International

The Availability of the Fair Use Defense in Music Piracy and Internet Technology.: An article from: Federal Communications Law Journal

Understanding copyright risks.(includes related article on the fair use defense): An article from: Security Management

Limits to database protection: Fair use and scientific research Research Policy A.K. Sanders

Copyright Policies and the Deciphering of Fair Use in the Creation of Reserves at University Libraries An article from: The Journal of Academic Librarianship

Reviews:

Harry Potter and the Order of the Court: The J.K. Rowling Copyright Case and the Question of Fair Use Book by Robert S. Want - What is the meaning of intellectual property in a world of rapidly evolving media forms? How do owners protect their intellectual property? In sharing it, how do they preserve their rights? What constitutes fair Use of the fruits of someone else s genius? What allowances should be made to ensure the free flow of information to citizens and scholars?
In Robert S. Want's remarkable and wonderfully named new book, Harry Potter and the Order of The Court, the reader can explore all these intriguing issues in a unique and fascinating context: a recent litigation that Harry Potter series author J. K. Rowling initiated against RDR Books to prevent them from marketing or selling a planned book: The Harry Potter Lexicon, a sort of Potter encyclopedia assembled by Steven Vander Ark.
The case was complicated by a variety of factors, including the fact that RDR alleged the Lexicon was a print version of The Harry Potter Lexicon website, one of the many sites on the internet that Potter fans can currently access for free. Then there was the fact that J. K. Rowling had encouraged such websites and in fact had been quoted positively in reference to this particular site.
In fact, Mr. Want's fascinating account of this complex litigation -- which brought literary fantasy, legal reality, and the contending interests of creative ownership and scholarly privilege into the courtroom -- focuses its attention on the central issue of "Fair Use."
The adventures of Harry Potter may be at an end, but the struggle to define the Fair Use fair doctrine as it applies to many kinds of intellectual property (music, literature, software, web pages, etc.) is likely to continue unabated as media forms continue evolve faster than the law can corral and police their use. Future cases will be decided one at a time, as courts review the Fair Use principles and case law already established, but also apply the subjective judgments and moral instincts that may be appropriate to a given case. All of this will be messy and difficult, but Robert Want s terrific book, through its thorough examination of the R.K. Rowling case, provides the reader with a lively and fascinating look at the battles that lie ahead for those that create intellectual property and those that use it. This is a book that will intrigue writers, readers, Harry Potter fans, and lawyers interested in intellectual property issues. Creators need to be able to protect the rights to what they create, but freedom of expression and free flow of information are also precious commodities. What is certain is that the conflicts between these two sets of interests will grow and evolve over time. Nevertheless, without some omnipotent wizard to wave a magic wand and create definitive and permanent rules for what constitutes Fair Use in a changing world, the courts and the rest of us will simply have to muggle through. --BookReview.com
Product Description
The adventures of wizard-in-training Harry Potter may have ended but the drama continues, most recently in federal court in Manhattan, where a decision has recently been handed down in the much-publicized copyright case brought by J.K. Rowling seeking to prevent the publication of a Harry Potter encyclopedia.
The case is of interest to Harry Potter fans and the general public. It deals with current copyright issues of particular interest to writers and bloggers. It also deals with the creative process behind the Potter series.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Court discusses the court's decision and its broader implications for those who write, both online and in print.
The case was highlighted by Ms. Rowling taking the witness stand in her first courtroom appearance. Her dramatic testimony -- offering insights into her creative process and her emotional attachment to the Harry Potter series -- is included, both direct and cross-examination.
Beyond the star presence of Ms. Rowling, the case is of general interest as it involves an important but little understood aspect of copyright law: the doctrine of "fair use." Fair use refers to situations where one is allowed to use material from a copyrighted work without seeking permission from the author, such as a book critic quoting from a novel or a music critic using a short clip of a song.
Fair use applies whether you write on paper or online. But the doctrine has taken on added importance in the Internet Age where almost all of us "publish" in one form or another, be it through creating websites, writing blogs or uploading content. And as authors or publishers, we often feel the need to quote, closely paraphrase, or otherwise use material others have created. This is where fair use comes in.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Court discusses fair use as it relates to the J.K. Rowling case and in terms of the broader application of the doctrine, offering many specific examples as to what likely does, and does not, constitute fair use.
In addition to Ms. Rowling s testimony, we have included selected court documents filed in the litigation, including the court decision. Perhaps because the case involves one of the most popular fictional series of all time, these court documents make for fairly compelling reading, rather like a novel one cannot put down.

Composition and Copyright: Perspectives on Teaching, Text-making, and Fair Use - Book by Steve Westbrook (Editor)
Essential copyright resource for teachers and writers, particularly those involved in electronic or new media.
Drawing on connections between legal developments, new media technologies, and educational practice, Composition and Copyright examines how copyright law is currently influencing processes of teaching and writing within the university, particularly in the dynamic contexts of increasing digital literacy, new media, and Internet writing. Contributors explore the law's theoretical premises, applications to writing classrooms, and the larger effects of copyright law on culture and literacy. Central to the volume is the question of what may constitute "infringement" or "fair use," and how the very definitions of these terms may permit or prohibit specific text-making activities. The essays cover a range of subjects, from students' appropriations of Internet images to using blogs in the classroom to the efforts by universities to claim legal ownership of professors' teaching and research materials. As new technologies and legislation are overturning traditional notions of intellectual property, this volume offers ways to navigate the issues in terms of pedagogy, research, and creating new media texts within the current legal framework.

Limits to database protection: Fair use and scientific research An article from: Research Policy by A.K. Sanders - Product Description
This digital document is a journal article from Research Policy, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
A trend running diametrically opposed to the expansion of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is the increasing awareness that dominant positions sustained by IPR may be mitigated through exemptions and statutory or compulsory licences. It is argued that there are compelling economic reasons to protect valuable assets that are prone to copying, but that there are equally compelling reasons to limit monopolistic claims and stimulate cross-licensing practices. Compulsory licensing may serve as a stimulus to the bargaining process with private parties and research institutions alike. Another important category of information is public sector information. Access to information has become a concern and the European Commission has followed up on its Green Paper on Public Sector Information in the Information Society, with a Directive implementing its vision on affordable access for all and exploitation potential. The right of access to information may be enforced through the European Convention on Human Rights. It not only guarantees the freedom of speech, it also recognises the freedom to receive information.

Fair Use, Free Use, And Use by Permission: How to Handle Copyrights in All Media Book by Lee Wilson
• Who needs this book? Only every writer, photographer, illustrator, designer, businessperson, musician, songwriter, filmmaker, teacher, researcher, advertiser, and Web designer in the United States
•How to find copyright owners, request permissions, and keep records
•Easy-reference copyright duration chart, form agreements, form letters, resources, and checklists
Permissions—they’re enough to make anyone crazy. Thank heavens there’s Fair Use, Free Use and Use by Permission, the one-volume reference that is sure to save the sanity of thousands of grateful readers. Writers, photographers, illustrators, designers, teachers, researchers—anyone involved with intellectual property needs this practical, straightforward guide to copyright law. Find out what constitutes fair use, how to get permissions, and how to protect creative work, plus learn about copyright infringement, public domain, and much more. Illuminating true-life stories enliven the ins and outs of copyright law, and helpful charts, resource lists, and forms make the permissions experience vastly more manageable. Let a respected intellectual property lawyer show the way through the copyright maze!
Lee Wilson has been an intellectual property lawyer for more than twenty years. Her previous books include The Copyright Guide, The Advertising Law Guide, The Trademark Guide, and Making It in the Music Business. She lives in Pleasant View, TN

Downloading Copyrighted Stuff From The Internet: Stealing Or Fair Use? (Issues in Focus Today) Book by Sherri Mabry Gordon
Grade 7 Up–This title ventures into murky territory in order to present two sides of the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of the Internet to download copyrighted material. Gordon explains how constantly evolving technology is challenging copyright's condition of fair use, particularly in the area of peer-to-peer (p2p) file-sharing. There is an in-depth look at how Napster, the free music-swapping service that made this type of application popular in the 1990s, caused p2p technology to share other kinds of information, as well. Following the technological and legal history of the issue, separate chapters address the debate about the core problem of copyright protection. Measures for protecting the creator's right to a livelihood include digital encryption, lawsuits against infringers, and better laws. Arguments for file-sharing include freedom of speech, fair use, encouragement of technological innovation, and testimonials by musicians who have gained exposure from the practice. The author presents specific legal action and instances to support each side of the debate and appends source notes, many of which can be accessed electronically. A final chapter looks at recent developments with online music stores, such as iTunes, that offer inexpensive music downloads. Clearly written, this is an accessible treatment of a complex topic.–Vicki Reutter, Cazenovia High School, NY. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Gr. 7-10. As it is now easy for teens to download all kinds of material--songs, text, movies, games, and software--from the Internet at the click of a mouse, this entry in the Issues in Focus Today series is a good introduction to what is and is not acceptable under current copyright law. The informative, straightforward text, sparsely illustrated with stock photos, explains the impact that electronic information has had on copyright law, discusses landmark cases, explores the pros and cons of peer-to-peer music swapping, and speculates on future copyright issues. Most important, the author offers clear, concise explanations of what constitutes fair use. A glossary, suggestions for further research, and source notes for quotations are included. Other topics considered in the series include abortion, human rights, and alcohol. Ed Sullivan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved.

Copyright and Fair Use on the Internet, Illustrated Essentials
Book by Barbara M. Waxer, Marsha Baum
Copyright and Fair Use on the Internet Illustrated Essentials is a friendly essential guide to understanding and respecting copyright on the Internet.
Barbara Waxer relishes the challenge of transforming the complex into common sense. Over the past 20 years, she has translated Chinese literature, implemented programs for grassroots nonprofits and the Department of Energy, and written graphics software textbooks. The Detroit native loves living in New Mexico. Professor of Law Marsha L. Baum teaches intellectual property courses including Copyright Law and Information Technology and the Law at the University of New Mexico. She has been in academia for over 20 years and has taught intellectual property in law schools and other settings for over a decade.

Internet Surf and Turf Revealed: The Essential Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Finding Media Book by Barbara M. Waxer, Marsha Baum
This one-of-a kind book provides important, easy-to-understand information on copyright laws and the concept of fair use as they relate to media on the Internet.
Barbara Waxer relishes the challenge of transforming the complex into common sense. Over the past 20 years, she has translated Chinese literature, implemented programs for grassroots nonprofits and the Department of Energy, and written graphics software textbooks. The Detroit native loves living in New Mexico. Professor of Law Marsha L. Baum teaches intellectual property courses including Copyright Law and Information Technology and the Law at the University of New Mexico. She has been in academia for over 20 years and has taught intellectual property in law schools and other settings for over a decade.

Responsible Use of the Internet in Education: Issues Concerning Evaluation, Citation, Copyright and Fair Use of Web Materials Book by Aniekan Ebiefung
This book examines the issues involved in using the Internet in education. As with other technologies, the effect the Internet will have in the learning process will depend on how it is actually utilized in the classroom.
Part I discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet in education, along with those educational activities that seem more natural for use on the Internet.
To derive any substantial benefit in using the Internet for research, one must search effectively for information on the research topic. When the needed information is found, it must be preserved properly and used in a responsible manner. This is discussed in Part II.
Obviously, not all information found on the Internet is accurate, and not all Internet projects meet educational goals. How does one evaluate Internet materials for accuracy and for meeting curriculum goals? Part III discusses evaluation of web materials and how to get involved in collaborative projects in an effective and responsible manner.
Many ethical issues must be considered when using Internet materials or communicating using Internet communication channels. Parts IV and V discuss citation of Internet materials, online netiquette, copyright and fair use, and Acceptable use Policies.
This book is designed to assist educators in gaining a balanced view regarding the implications of using the Internet to enhance learning. It is the author's belief that such knowledge is essential for an effective and responsible use of the Internet in Education.
Dr. Aniekan Ebiefung is a University of Chattanooga Foundation Professor of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Professor Ebiefung holds a Ph.D in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University.
Dr. Ebiefung has received many research grants and teaching awards, including the 1993 Oakridge Associated Universities Junior Faculty Enhancement Award in Mathematics and Computer Science, Student Government Association Outstanding Professor Award 1993-4, the 1998 Southeastern Inform Best Paper Award in Quantitative Theory and Methods Track, and the University of Chattanooga Foundation Professorship.
In addition to receiving over 30 grants, Professor Ebiefung has organized, both locally and internationally, workshops, seminars and discussion groups on problem solving and on the use of the Internet in teaching. He has consulted for the National Science Foundation, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and the Educational Testing Service through various grant activities. He is listed in Who's Who in American Education and Who's Who in the World.

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