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Elvis Presley Enters., Inc. v. Passport Video, 2003 (DECISION AGAINST USER)

Passport Video’s 16-part video documentary on Elvis Presley’s life used much material from television appearances, music and photographs. For instance, in this clip, the extended performance scene of Elvis Presley is unrelated to the interview voiceover.

AGAINST USER. The court ruled against the makers, most importantly because most of the uses were non-transformative. The purpose the documentary put the clips to often “serves the same intrinsic entertainment value that is protected by Plaintiff’s copyrights.” In this clip, the extended performance scene of Elvis Presley is unrelated to the interview voiceover

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