Title: Fan Fiction, Copyright Infringement, and Fair Use in U.S. Copyright Law
Abstract: Fan fiction is a kind of fan-based, unprofessional creation which features characters from works of popular culture. Some original writers reject the fan fictions of their works and believe it is the copyright infringement. Under the U.S. Copyright Law, fan fictions may constitute the infringement of original writers’ reproduction right and derivative works right. Fan writers can defend themselves by using the Fair Use doctrine. However, relevant laws and regulations are far from perfect. Fan fictions are still staying in a grey area of copyright world.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Date: 2018-04-23
Language: en
Type: article
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