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Originally Posted by HarryT

That depends where you live. You may have that legal right; I, in the UK, do not. "Fair Use" is specifically defined in the UK as making a copy of one chapter from a book, or one article from a magazine.

Did you make that up?

How much of a work can I use under fair dealing?

There is no simple formula or percentage that can be applied. You may have seen figures like ‘up to 10%’ or ‘no more than 400 words’ quoted in some publications, but such figures are at best a rough guide and can be misleading. What is acceptable will vary from one work to another.

In cases that have come to trial what is clear is that it is the perceived importance of the copied content rather than simply the quantity that counts. Judges hearing such cases often have to make an objective decision on whether the use is justified or excessive.

http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/co...work_of_others