Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Washington

When are photos on the web considered fair use?

Part of my job is to search the internet for photographs to illustrate news stories for an on-line, non-profit magazine. I would like to know more about my rights to use photos that I find. In particular, what is the meaning of ''fair use''?


Asked on 4/08/05, 2:47 pm

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Danny Bronski VeriTrademark

Re: When are photos on the web considered fair use?

Fair use has less to do with the source (web) than the purpose (news reporting). Use of a copyrighted work for news reporting is generally considered fair use.

Danny Bronski, VeriTrademark (www.VeriTrademark.com - a Seattle Intellectual Property and Business Law Firm)

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