Copyright: defence of fair dealing | Practical Law

Copyright: defence of fair dealing | Practical Law

The High Court has held that reproduction and communication to the public of eight-second clips showing highlights of broadcasts and films through mobile phone apps was a substantial part of the underlying works, and not protected by the defence of fair dealing for the purpose of reporting current events.

Copyright: defence of fair dealing

Practical Law UK Articles 5-627-0601 (Approx. 3 pages)

Copyright: defence of fair dealing

by Bird & Bird LLP
Published on 28 Apr 2016United Kingdom
The High Court has held that reproduction and communication to the public of eight-second clips showing highlights of broadcasts and films through mobile phone apps was a substantial part of the underlying works, and not protected by the defence of fair dealing for the purpose of reporting current events.