Which of the following constitutes copyright infringement?
A)the use of several clips from a copyrighted movie in a documentary
B)the use of a brief quotation from a copyrighted work in a news report
C)the use of copyrighted material in a spoof or satire
D)reproduction by a teacher or student of a small part of a copyrighted work to illustrate a lesson

Question

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Using several clips from a copyrighted movie in a documentary would be considered copyright infringement as it is using a substantial portion of the original work without permission.

Answer: C
 Using copyrighted material in a spoof or satire may still be considered copyright infringement, but it may be protected under the fair use doctrine. This would depend on the specific circumstances of the use and whether it qualifies as a transformative use.

Option B is generally acceptable under the fair use doctrine, and option D may be acceptable under the "educational use" exemption to copyright law.

Which of the Following Constitutes Copyright Infringement