Time for my periodic public callout of @UMG, who claimed this video, specifically the song starting at 13:43, an extremely clear-cut example of fair use, as the discussion is the lyrics of the claimed song. There's subtitles and everything.https://youtu.be/xU1ffHa47YY?t=823 …
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See here's the thing - this video has sponsored content, meaning there should not be ads running on the thing at all. Because
@UMG has claimed the video and refused to release the claim, I am in violation with my contract with@Audible_com15 replies 129 retweets 4,042 likesShow this thread -
Like we're even getting comments that these miserable greedy fuckers have plonked midrolls down in the middle of the video. Which, how is that even allowed,
@TeamYouTube? Why are bad faith claims by third parties allowed to jam mid-rolls into videos not designed for them?7 replies 91 retweets 1,730 likesShow this thread -
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@UMG, release the claim. Taking this all the way to court is not worth the $300 in escrow for your shitty midrolls.13 replies 62 retweets 1,620 likesShow this thread
I've only been a lawyer for like four weeks, but I took shit tons of copyright classes. Your use of the song is totes fair, and UMG doesn't actually want to go to court. If the court ruled for you, there would be precedent to stop UMG from this kind of bullshit in the future.
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