YOU BE THE JUDGE!

 Case No. 1

A popular rapper released a hit song, wherein he sampled a beat of an existing popular

ballad song during the 90s. The original composer of the beat sampled in the rap song

recognized his composition and filed a copyright infringement case. However, the popular

rapper claimed it to be fair use. You be the judge.

Copyright Infringement 

I consider this case as a manifestation of copyright infringement. You can clearly see that the popular rapper stole the beat from a ballad song during the 90s. The original composer of the beat did not know that his beat was being used by a popular rapper. The rapper did not give some credit to the composer that is why he is guilty of plagiarism or copyright infringement. The original composer has the right to own his original literary works or artistic works. There is a possibility that the rapper might imprison for a few years.

Case No. 2

A literature teacher wanted to have a copy of a Shakespearian play from a copyrighted

anthology. She distributed the copy to her class so that they can study the script and

prepare for their play. Is this copyright infringement or fair use? You be the judge.

Fair Use

The literature teacher just use the copy of Shakespearian play for school purposes only. She can legally use this for non-profit educational purposes. She did not own the copyrighted material, the literature teacher just use it for reporting purposes. Borrowing the works and ideas of others and crediting the author are legal. By using the work of others, you should consider the amount that you will borrow and the effects when you finish using it.