Letter from the U.S.: Exclusive Rights, Exceptions, and Uncertain Compliance with International Norms -- Part II (Fair Use)

Revue Internationale du Droit D'Auteur (RIDA), October 2014

Columbia Law and Economics Working Paper No. 503

24 Pages Posted: 19 Dec 2014

Date Written: December 16, 2014

Abstract

This survey of recent U.S. fair use decisions examines the domestic evolution of the doctrine, particularly in light of the significant expansion of noninfringing “transformative” uses. The article also considers the U.S.’ compliance with its international obligations under the Berne Convention and the TRIPs Accord, and inquires whether the substantial enlargement of the application of the U.S. fair use exception exceeds the leeway that the Berne Convention, art. 9(2), WCT art. 10, and TRIPs art. 13 grant to member states to provide for exceptions and limitations to copyright.

Suggested Citation

Ginsburg, Jane C., Letter from the U.S.: Exclusive Rights, Exceptions, and Uncertain Compliance with International Norms -- Part II (Fair Use) (December 16, 2014). Revue Internationale du Droit D'Auteur (RIDA), October 2014, Columbia Law and Economics Working Paper No. 503, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2539178 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2539178

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