Rather depressing thought isn it?
b. SECTION 107Section 107 is by far, subject to almost as much interpretation asthe Bible itself is.By one interpretation, Section 107 allows an independent party (inthis case the fanfic author) to use the copyright owner’s ideas andexpressions in the following manners: for criticism, for commentary,for news reporting, for research and for educational purposes.In all intents and purpose, fanfiction can be argued as being any ofthat. That argument, unfortunately, only holds as much weight as yourlawyer can GIVE IT.Of course, it doesn’t end there. The House (of Representatives) andthe Senate have both defined and confused the issue of Free Usefurther.** As a repeat, it can be argued that the Copyright Law is law, and what the House and the Senate say is not. But since THEY make and change the laws in the first place, I’d favor their definitions.#1. Excerpt From The US Copyright Office Circular 21** The following excerpts are reprinted from the House Report on the new copyright law (H.R.
b. SECTION 107 Section 107 is by far, subject to almost as much interpretation as the Bible itself is. By one interpretation, Section 107 allows an independent party (in this case the fanfic author) to use the copyright owner’s ideas and expressions in the following manners: for criticism, for commentary, for news reporting, for research and for educational purposes. In all intents and purpose, fanfiction can be argued as being any of that. That argument, unfortunately, only holds as much weight as your lawyer can GIVE IT. Of course, it doesn’t end there. The House (of Representatives) and the Senate have both defined and confused the issue of Free Use further. ** As a repeat, it can be argued that the Copyright Law is law, and what the House and the Senate say is not. But since THEY make and change the laws in the first place, I’d favor their definitions. #1. Excerpt From The US Copyright Office Circular 21 ** The following excerpts are reprinted from the House Report on the new copyr
