developed by Karl Madeo for Project Look Sharp Summer Institute

1. Copyright and Fair Use An Overview for Educators

2. The Only Definitive Answer “ The only way to obtain a definitive answer about the legality of perceived "fair use" today is to hear the verdict of a judge in the courtroom: everyone else's ideas about fair use truly are just opinions .” Copyright 101 for Educators By Wesley A. Fryer June 1, 2003

3. The four factors to be considered in determining whether or not a particular use is fair (as stated in Section 107 of U.S. Copyright Law): 1. the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes; 2. the nature of the copyrighted work; 3. amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and 4. the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.