There is no fair use to take something that doesn't belong to you. That's not fair use.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Valenti states that copying unowned items does not qualify as fair use under any circumstances.
- In plain terms
- Copying things that are not yours is not fair use.
- What can you take from it?
- Ownership defines the limits of fair use.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does fair use begin?
- Is this definition too narrow?
Another view
Fair use can sometimes allow limited use without ownership transfer.
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