The following excerpt is from Bridge Publications, Inc. v. Vien, 827 F. Supp. 629 (S.D. Cal. 1993):
In determining "fair use" under the statute, it is necessary to balance the four factors flexibly. Fisher v. Dees, 794 F.2d 432, 435 (9th Cir.1986). Balancing these factors here results in a finding that defendant's use is not protected by the statute.
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