Fact Pattern 11-2
Professor Peter enjoys using a small manual containing information on employment laws in his business law class. The manual costs $100 and is published by We Publish book publishers. Because Professor Peter wants to save his students some money, he copies the manual and has ABC Copy Store make copies for students. Students are required to purchase the copies directly from the copy store. Professor Prudence, who dislikes Peter because she believes he blocked her tenure application, hears about the deal and notifies the publishing company. The publishing company demands that the process be stopped and prepares to seek damages.
-Refer to fact pattern 11-2. Can Professor Peter be found guilty of copyright infringement?

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Professor Peter is likely to be found guilty of copyright infringement because he made complete copies of the manual without seeking permission from the publishing company. The fact that he did not make a profit or that he has an educational purpose is not relevant in this case. It is not fair use if the entire work is reproduced without permission.

Fact Pattern 11-2 Professor Peter Enjoys Using a Small Manual Containing Information on Containing