Major book publishers defeat Internet Archive appeal over digital scanning
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 04 2024
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Source: Reuters
Court Ruling on Copyright Infringement: A U.S. appeals court ruled in favor of four major book publishers against the Internet Archive, stating that its practice of scanning and lending copyrighted books online without permission does not qualify as "fair use."
Impact on Authors and Publishers: The court emphasized that the archive's actions harm publishers and authors by undermining the incentive to produce new works, reinforcing the importance of copyright protection in supporting the literary community.
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