A federal judge's decision requires media companies to take a good look at videos before alleging they have infringed on their copyright. Will this make it tougher to send the dreaded take-down ...

YouTube is failing in customer protection, especially in certain categories. As a case study, consider YouTuber Davie504.

Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holders. However, whether a specific use qualifies as fair use depends on several ...

In a new video, Mark Fitzpatrick of the anime YouTube channel Totally Not Mark revealed he not only won a battle in his copyright strike war with Toei Animation but also influenced YouTube to create a ...

Fair use is a powerful shield in the chaotic world of YouTube copyright. It allows creators to use parts of copyrighted material, like movie clips or soundtracks, without permission in certain ...

Teenagers no longer want to be Hollywood stars. They want their own YouTube channels instead. However, in the quest for likes, subscribers, and virality, the benefits and pitfalls of the intellectual ...

On Sept. 12, the 751 members of the European Parliament will vote on a directive that could result in a major cultural shift on YouTube, impacting everything from Let’s Play videos to commentary and ...