Fair use study

In May 2009, the Samuelson Law, Technology, and Public Policy Clinic at the University of Berkeley, School of Law, completed a study of U.S. fair use cases in the educational context.

The study is released under the CC0 public domain dedication. Please give credit to the Samuelson Law, Technology, and Public Policy Clinic when citing the document where possible.

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1. An Empirical Analysis of Learning-Promoting Fair Use Case Law
2. U.S. Fair Use Case Summaries By Category

ODT files

1. An Empirical Analysis of Learning-Promoting Fair Use Case Law
2. U.S. Fair Use Case Summaries By Category

Disclaimer

This is not legal advice. This study of fair use case law was completed in 2009 and is intended to help increase understanding of the fair use doctrine as it applies in the educational context. It is not intended as a substitute for legal advice or as a comprehensive guide to fair use.