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Boise State's Copyright Risk | Boise News
Boise State’s viral Pac-12 hype video—packed with The Office and Coldplay clips—sparked a legal firestorm after it turned out they never got permission for the copyrighted material. Despite multiple follow-ups from BoiseDev, the university stayed silent until after the video was quietly removed. Now, the “fair use” debate rages on: while courts weigh factors like purpose, amount used, and market impact, copyright holders could still sue for millions. Even public institutions like Boise State risk big legal bills if rights holders decide to press charges—especially when they’re known for…
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