[Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects

I imagine most of you know the situation with Public Domain, Copyright laws etc, but the discussion of *L'Inhumaine* brought up a few things. Films without any copyright protection are in the Public Domain, they can be copied, transferred, shown to an audience without any clearance. Films end up

Re: [Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects

, August 23, 2011 11:27 AM To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu Subject: [Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects I imagine most of you know the situation with Public Domain, Copyright laws etc, but the discussion of L'Inhumaine brought up a few things. Films without any

Re: [Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects

...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Jessica Rosner *Sent:* Tuesday, August 23, 2011 11:27 AM *To:* videolib@lists.berkeley.edu *Subject:* [Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects ** ** I imagine most of you know the situation with Public Domain, Copyright

Re: [Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects

Well, actually Jessica, it's the times you did't get worked up that are so memorable ;-) However, I jest. The funny thing is that there are continuous stories of how restrictive fair use has become but since the dawn of video and now the internet, there is far greater use of copyrighted material

Re: [Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects

have put out statements and articles extending fair use WAY past what the law allows Well, Denis, I was with you until the above statement. What the law allows in regard to fair use is, as you know, largely untested in the courts (and largely not precisely articulated in the law itself). I know

Re: [Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects

have put out statements and articles extending fair use WAY past what the law allows Well, Denis, I was with you until the above statement. What the law allows in regard to fair use is, as you know, largely untested in the courts (and largely not precisely articulated in the law itself). I know

Re: [Videolib] Bootleg copies, GATT , Copyright, PD and other fun subjects

Gary, I'm just saying that there have been some outlandishly over-the-top statements. And I'm willing to back it up... For example, herehttp://www.fiafnet.org/uk/members/Fair%20Use.cfm : 10) As a principle of “fair access”, FIAF affiliates declare their right to engage in the following