Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California
Am i violating any copyright laws if I use web images for a lecture cd for nursing? This CD will be sold to schools interested. I heard about "fair use" and that it is applicable if it is for educational purposes. But this cd will be sold so it is not non profit. Thank you!
3 Answers from Attorneys
Based upon these facts, I would say yes. Use your own photos or license some.
I'd agree; "fair use" is a rather hard to pin down concept, but I'd suppose nine out of ten jurors would say "not fair use" here.
As a Franchise Attorney I basically agree with the other attorney answers, and only add this. Fair use, in addition to being hard to pin down, is a defense. That is, once you get sued, you can try and raise "fair use" as a defense. Is that where you really want to be? Seem's the smarter way to go is either create your own images or license some. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.
Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.
Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation