Fair Use Study

“Fair Use in the U.S. Economy”

A study that examines the value of “Fair Use” to the U.S. economy and its importance to copyright law for the digital age.

A 2007 study released by CCIA, titled “Fair Use in the U.S. Economy,” demonstrated the immense benefits that the U.S. economy derives from Fair Use; that is, the limited copying and redistribution of copyrighted works such as music, articles, books, and video for socially and economically desirable purposes. The new 2010 study will use updated values to quantify Fair Use through the economic activity that comes from balanced copyright law.

2011 "Fair Use in the U.S. Economy" study (July 2011)
2011 "Fair Use in the U.S. Economy" Appendices (July 2011)
Assessing the Economic Contribution of the Copyright-Based Industries: Remarks and Alternatives (2011)
2010 "Fair Use in the U.S. Economy" study (April 2010)
Economic contribution of EU industries relying on exceptions and limitations to copyright (June 2010)
CCIA News Release: CCIA Releases Economic Study Calculating Value of “Fair Use”
CCIA Event: Fair Use in the U.S. Economy (April 27)
Highlights of the 2010 study
2010 Study FAQ
2007 "Fair Use in the U.S. Economy" study (September 2007)