Tag Archives: copyright and fair use

Science Fiction, Charles Dickens & the Comedy Podcast: A New Look at Plagiarism

Posted on July 30, 2015 by debmcalister
Science fiction short story plagiarism

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How would you feel if a short story you had sold to a magazine was photocopied and handed out by a college teacher — or posted on the university’s website for free download? What if the magazine was defunct, and … Continue reading →

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Study Says Online Social Norms Create Copyright Violations

Posted on July 13, 2014 by debmcalister

A new study from Georgia Tech says that mash ups, fan fiction and content sharing have created new complexities in copyright that have effectively turned the legal concept of “fair use” on its ear. Research into fan fiction and other types … Continue reading →

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