# Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Think you know copyright?

Although U.S. copyright law generally makes it illegal to copy a work without permission, the "fair use" doctrine permits some copying. But, what constitutes "fair use" is often misunderstood, and the rules are not always easy to apply. This article explains the fair use doctrine and how it works.

[ GigaLaw.com: What is "Fair Use" in Copyright Law? ]

After reading this, it's clear that no one does, at least no one who doesn't make $400 a hour to tell you how it works, and they may still be wrong.

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