Which of the following is permitted under copyright law?

• A. Copying an entire copyrighted sport event for a classroom
• B. Using a portion of a copyrighted sport event for educational purposes
• C. Rebroadcasting without permission
• D. Selling clips without license

Answer: (B)

Fair use allows limited, non-commercial use of copyrighted material in an educational setting. Using a portion of a copyrighted sport event in class is typically permitted because it serves teaching, analysis, or discussion, and the amount used is limited rather than the entire work. When evaluating fair use, the purpose and character of the use (educational, transformative), the nature of the work, the amount copied, and the effect on the work's market are considered. A short clip used to illustrate a point or analyze play strategies is usually within those bounds, whereas copying the entire event, rebroadcasting without permission, or selling clips would risk infringement or require licensing, since those uses replicate or distribute the work beyond what fair use or typical educational exemptions permit.