Fair use
A narrow United States defence for using protected work without permission.
Judged case by case on purpose, nature, amount and market harm. It is a defence you argue after a claim, not a permission you can rely on, and other countries use different rules.
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More legal basics terms
- DMCA
The United States law behind online copyright takedown notices.
- Cease and desist
A formal letter demanding that someone stops an infringing activity.
- Trademark
Protection for a name or a logo used in trade, such as an artist or label name.
- Grand rights vs. small rights
Dramatic performance rights against ordinary public performance rights.