What is “fair use,” and can it apply to online images or videos?

Image Copyright
Written By Darin M. Klemchuk

Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission under certain circumstances—typically for commentary, criticism, education, news reporting, parody, or transformative uses.

However, most commercial uses of online images are not fair use.

Mediation allows both sides to privately evaluate fair use arguments, compare risk, and negotiate an outcome without a public fight.

Darin M. Klemchuk

Darin M. Klemchuk is the Managing Partner and founder of Klemchuk PLLC.  He focuses his law practice on intellectual property and commercial litigation, anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement programs, and legal strategy for growing businesses.  You can connect with Darin via email or follow up on LinkedIn.

http://www.klemchuk.com/team/darin-klemchuk/
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