Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Washington

I would like to make a dvd with paintings of Christ to show to a church group for the purposes of learning about Christ. I am not getting paid, I am just teaching one class. I cannot possibly contact each artist to obtain permission to use the pictures. Does this violate copyright laws or does it fall under "fair use"?


Asked on 11/28/09, 3:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Vasquez In Pacta, PLLC

Short answer to your question is no. Copyright law provides an educational exception and your use would constitute "fair use". I would just make sure to indicate on each painting who the copyright owner is. I would, however, not distribute the DVD.

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Answered on 12/03/09, 3:22 pm


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