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Section 9
There are exemptions for the use of other types of IP. It is only an
infringement of copyright to copy a substantial part of a copyright work.
This is all about quality rather than quantity. It is not an infringement of
certain copyright works to copy them for non-commercial purposes if
accompanied by sufficient acknowledgement, unless it is impossible for
reasons of practicality or otherwise. "Non-commercial" activities include
using copyright work for private study (such as educational courses or in
connection with a hobby). However it is not clear what constitutes
"non-commercial" research but the clear aim of the provision is to avoid
infringement of copyright for commercial gain or economic advantage.
It is also fair dealing to use a copyright work for the purposes of criticism
or review, but only after the work has been made available to the public
and there must be sufficient acknowledgement.
