A boutique law firm Expert in fair use.

Why Fair Use?

Fair use is the right to use copyrighted material in new projects without payment or permission, in appropriate circumstances. As Judge Pierre Leval wrote, “Fair use should not be considered a bizarre, occasionally tolerated departure from the grand conception of the copyright monopoly. To the contrary, it is a necessary part of the overall design.” Our goal is to help more people understand how their own work can benefit from fair use, which in turn will serve the overall purpose of copyright: to promote progress in knowledge and art.

Our Practice

Fair use works.

Filmmakers, podcasters, authors, educators: fair use powers what you do, and we can help you make the most of your rights. From counseling during production to an opinion letter for insurance coverage as you take your work public, we can help you understand and use fair use.

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Fair Use is Our Specialty.

We have devoted our careers to understanding and applying fair use, advocating for its proper application in courts and in congress, and helping others to understand and exercise their rights. We track the latest developments — in courts, in Congress, and in the U.S. Copyright Office — for every new opportunity and any note of caution.

Counsel that centers your vision.

"I have worked with Peter since my first film, Minding the Gap, in 2017. Since then, I have worked with Peter and Brandon on multiple films. Their expertise in fair use is at the highest level, and their respect and care for the filmmaker is so appreciated."

Diane Quon, Kartemquin Films, Minding the Gap
“The care, precision and - most importantly - ease of understanding of issues inherent to the clearance process has always made Peter and Brandon a first stop and consistent reference for us in navigating issues related to fair use. Always a friendly face, always illuminating in their guidance.”

James Doolittle, All Ages Productions, Philly D.A.
"It was a pleasure to work with Brandon and Peter. Making documentary film is difficult but easier when we work with folks we respect."

Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson, Rada Studio, Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
I have relied on Peter Jaszi’s expertise with regards to fair use in documentary film for 20 years. Peter pairs a comprehensive grasp of intellectual property law with a deep practical knowledge of how filmmakers utilize copyrighted material. There are few attorneys in the country who can counsel on this subject as well as he does, and as a result, I try to never work with anyone else when it comes to evaluating fair use.

Katy Chevigny, Big Mouth Productions, Becoming
"Having Peter and Brandon on all my productions is an absolute imperative. It’s rare to have lawyers who appreciate, support, and protect the creative process as much as they do."

Kyle Martin, Electric Chinoland, Descendant
"I have consulted with Peter Jaszi and Brandon Butler on many film projects over the years, and I can honestly say that I *LOVE* working with them. Peter and Brandon are on your side as a filmmaker. They know the law inside and out and are committed to helping filmmakers exercise their rights in a robust way. Many other lawyers are nay-sayers or overly cautious, but Peter and Brandon have been doing this for years and are confident in their positions. They want to help you make your work as strong as it can possibly be. I trust them completely and can't recommend them highly enough."

Sam Green, filmmaker, 32 Sounds
I LOVE working with Peter and Brandon. Before we worked with them we paid way too much money licensing fair uses, and more importantly we dropped things - great things - from our films out of fear of being challenged. Not anymore!

Catherine Gund, Aubin Pictures, Aggie
"Brandon and Peter are two of the best fair use attorneys in the business. They were an essential part of our film's team, and offered invaluable advice to help keep licensing costs as low as possible."

Rob Hatch-Miller, Exec. Producer, The Elephant 6 Recording Company

Tell us about your project and how we can help.

A boutique law firm Expert in fair use.

Why Fair Use?

Fair use works.

Fair Use is Our Specialty.

"I have worked with Peter since my first film, Minding the Gap, in 2017. Since then, I have worked with Peter and Brandon on multiple films. Their expertise in fair use is at the highest level, and their respect and care for the filmmaker is so appreciated."

"It was a pleasure to work with Brandon and Peter. Making documentary film is difficult but easier when we work with folks we respect."

"Having Peter and Brandon on all my productions is an absolute imperative. It’s rare to have lawyers who appreciate, support, and protect the creative process as much as they do."

I LOVE working with Peter and Brandon. Before we worked with them we paid way too much money licensing fair uses, and more importantly we dropped things - great things - from our films out of fear of being challenged. Not anymore!

"Brandon and Peter are two of the best fair use attorneys in the business. They were an essential part of our film's team, and offered invaluable advice to help keep licensing costs as low as possible."

Tell us about your project and how we can help.

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