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Charlie Countryman lawsuits by Countryman Nevada
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Countryman Nevada, LLC files cases in Middle District of Florida

BitTorrent plaintiff Countryman Nevada, LLC filed new cases in the Middle District of Florida against anonymous “John Doe” defendants on March 26, 2014. Countryman Nevada lawsuits in the Middle District The five cases are: Countryman Nevada, LLC v. Doe 25, Case No. 6:14-cv-00492 (Orlando Division) Countryman Nevada, LLC v. Doe 36, Case No. 6:14-cv-00491 (Orlando Division) Countryman Nevada,…

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When is artwork copied in fair use?
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What is “fair use” in copyright law?

The fair-use doctrine is a commonly used affirmative defense in copyright infringement litigation.  It is an exception to the law of copyright and allows another person to use an original expression in a creative and inventive way for purposes that promote the progress of science and useful arts.  Quoting a case from 1885, the U.S.…

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