P: Purpose and character of the use.
A: Amount of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole.
N: Nature of the copyrighted work.
E: Effect of the use upon the potential market.
The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use
When it comes to copyright law and the application of fair use exceptions, ignorance is definitely not bliss! Learn how to educate yourselves avoid making a costly mistake!
Fair Use Evaluator
Help you better understand how to determine the "fairness" of a use under the U.S. Copyright Code.
Fair Use Explanation Video
In this short video you will learn about fair use, the four factors that determine whether a use of a copyrighted work is fair, and examples of each of them from famous fair use cases. This resource was created by Berkman Klein Center's Youth and Media team in collaboration with the Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic.
More Information on Fair Use
Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances.
