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Eleventh Circuit Sets Parameters of Fair Use Defense

In a 129-page opinion, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has provided a detailed analysis of the "fair use" defense under the Copyright Act, as applied to digital course materials offered by a public university.

13 minute read November 30, 2014 at 11:00 PM
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Judith L. Grubner
Eleventh Circuit Sets Parameters of Fair Use Defense

In a 129-page opinion, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has provided a detailed analysis of the 'fair use' defense under the Copyright Act, as applied to digital course materials offered by a public university.

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