Comments on: 5 Stupid Copyright Questions That Aren’t

By: Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:22:56 +0000

I'm still around but this post is over a year old so yes, comments have died down. As far as your case goes, it sounds to me like you would have a solid parody and/or commentary fair use defense. All in all, I think you'd be ok but if you want to email me the details via the contact form, feel free to drop me a line. Hope this helps!

By: James

James — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:01:06 +0000

I see you haven't posted a comment in a year. May be wasting my time. I want to make a six minute independent film for a contest. In it one of the characters is reading the book Twilight. They discuss how things have changed since Bram's version of Dracula. One line is "Why don't they just eat animlas. Like the Cullens." References the main family of vampires in the book. I've had interest in the screenplay, but everyone is afraid it would be overstepping copyright laws. And no, It does not paint Twilight in a favorible picture. Thanks in advance. If you're still around.James

By: Ann Sharples

Ann Sharples — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:25:44 +0000

Thank you for such straightforward and sensible information!

By: Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:49:44 +0000

The truth is that it depends. The big question is whether your use is "transformative", meaning that you are creating a new work, or if it is meant to replace the original. Without knowing the specific situation it is impossible for anyone to tell and, even then, it would only be guesswork as it would be up to a judge and/or jury to make decisions about the actual application of fair use in that specific case.Long story short. I don't know and can't know.

By: Ed Springer

Ed Springer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:32:23 +0000

Suppose I am paid by a website to write a weekly column. Consistently I use l-o-n-g word for word quotes of others noting that the material came from a specified copyrighted source. Do have to pay and can I be sued by the copyright owner?

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By: Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:20:10 +0000

Send me an email using the contact link and I will see what I can do. I do offer free opinions but it is on a "as I have time basis". I should have some time later this week though. Feel free to drop me a line.

By: gayolin bailey

gayolin bailey — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:55:12 +0000

Mr. Bailey -Do you give free opinions? I have a question about a children's book I have written. I will probably self publish, and the likelihood of my work being read beyond my circle of friends and family is remote. So, I need my financial investment to remain minimal.Oh, I feel like a foolish cheapskate ! Yours truly, nevertheless,Gayolin Bailey

By: colinsamuels (Colin

colinsamuels (Colin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:54:33 +0000

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By: douglasgriess (Dougl

douglasgriess (Dougl — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:24:39 +0000

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