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Second Circuit Holds That the Internet Archive's Controlled Digital Book Lending Is Not a Fair Use Under Copyright Law, a Major...

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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a resounding victory to the publishing industry on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Hachette Books v. Internet Archive, holding that the Internet Archive's "controlled digital...more

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USA Implements Treaty to Increase Access for the Impaired to Copyrighted Works

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The United States has formally implemented an international treaty that expands access to books and other printed materials for individuals who are blind and visually impaired....more

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Eleventh Circuit Joins Split Court Decisions on Registration Precondition for Copyright Suits

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Section 411(a) of the Copyright Act generally requires copyright registration, or a refusal of registration, before a copyright action may be filed. This has led to a variety of decisions from the Circuit and District Courts...more

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The Importance of Being Earnest and Objectively Reasonable

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Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. continues to make controlling copyright law, visiting the U.S. Supreme Court for the second time on an issue of great importance to copyright owners and litigants. This time, the issued...more

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