copying quotes?

[Marcie]

If I am reading a news article, and in it says "Dr. Nowell of Chicago Pathology Institute stated that 'there is no sufficient evidence to support this phenomenon at this time' in an interview Saturday morning." - can I use the quote if I properly attribute it to him or do I need to get permission from (him, the publisher) to use his quote?

TIA!

[CobaltSailor]

You don't need his permission if you quote your sources.

[Marcie]

So, specifically a footnote or the like citing the publication it was printed in, or just the name and the quote? TIA!

[final_id]

So, specifically a footnote or the like citing the publication it was printed in, or just the name and the quote? TIA!

Depends on the source and the use. Copyright generally states "no, you can't repeat what I've put under my own copyright" unless your repetition is within "fair use." The fair use allows for citation of a limited amount for learned discussion -- basically scholarly debate and other educational situations. When you start making money off of someone else's statements, it's probably unlikely to fall within "fair use" any more. It all depends on what the original person thinks of it, and whether or not he will pursue the issue with a lawyer. Further, public figures are presumed to be presenting their statements in "public service." So, if Bill Gates says, "This new i-Phone will certainly make a lot of money," you're allowed to say, "Bill Gates suggests it will make money" without any worries. If Mortimer Lefkowitz of the seventeenth street pizza joint says the same thing, you can go ahead and quote him, too, but I don't see that your customers will be impressed by Mr. Lefkowitz. :)