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Fair Use: Podcaster's Guide - What You Need To Know

Published on: 12th September, 2024

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Gordon Firemark provides a detailed explanation of fair use and its implications for podcasters. He breaks down the four factors that courts consider when determining fair use, discusses key real-world cases, and offers practical tips to help podcasters avoid legal issues.

Key Takeaways:

  • The four factors of fair use: purpose, nature, amount, and market effect.
  • Real-world cases like Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music and Cariou v. Prince highlight how fair use is interpreted.
  • Practical advice for podcasters to stay within fair use guidelines.

Resource: US Copyright Office Fair Use Index https://copyright.gov/fair-use/ 

Call to Action:


Visit http://PodcastLawForms.com to access lawyer-generated legal forms and templates tailored for podcasters.


Hashtags: #FairUse #Podcasting #Copyright #PodcastLaw #LegalTips #GordonFiremark

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Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.