Remix culture has spawned numerous fights over copyrighted content. But the line between fair use and infringement is often blurry. This panel presents real controversial video clips for the audience to judge. Copyright experts and artists will highlight key ingredients for fair use and survival tips for new media makers.
Questions Answered:
How hard is it to detemine a fair use?
What happens if you guess wrong?
How helpful are lawyers for determining what is a fair use?
What are the most important ingredients for a fair use?
What are the absolute no-no's for online remixing?
How savvy/stupid are judges about this topic?
Where do I go for help figuring this out?
Does online vs. offline distribution make a difference for fair use?
Panelists:
Julie Ahrens (Fair Use Project), Kelly Nyks (writer), Jason Schultz, moderator (UC Berkeley School of Law), Ben Sheffner (attorney)