Can someone from japan file a lawsuit against me in the United States?
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Can someone from japan file a lawsuit against me in the United States?
I made a YouTube video critiquing a certain anime, I do believe my video is
protected by Fair Use as I, the video, and youtube are all in the united states
where Fair Use has jurisdiction. However, it has been copyright claimed by a
japanese company. Are they able to sue me if I try to put my video back up?
Asked on January 23, 2018 under Business Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, someone in another country may file a lawsuit against you in the United States, since a U.S. court in your country or state would have jurisdication (power) over you. To bring a viable lawsuit, your action would have to be illegal under U.S. law or under a foreign law which we recognize.
"Fair use" is MUCH narrower than most people believe. Even for reviews, critiques, satires, you can generally only use small or short snippets or portions of the copyrighted material. If you used a substantial portion of the video, then even as a review or critique, you may have violated copyright.
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