Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Minnesota

Would the Fair Use Doctrine, in regards to copyright, allow a prosecutor to use copyrighted material as part of a court proceeding.

I.e., a copyrighted diagram of the human brain as an illustration for jurors?


Asked on 6/23/10, 10:01 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Justin Lampel Lampel & Associates, P.C.

In a word...yes. No court would hold that use in trial of a work would not fall under fair use.

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Answered on 6/23/10, 1:12 pm
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

The other attorney is right on point here. And it is done all the time. Consult with an I.P. attorney in your area for specific advice.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

Franchise Attorney

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Answered on 6/23/10, 4:02 pm


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