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Copyright Chief Fired Amid AI Debate

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Trump administration fired Shira Perlmutter, the register of copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, on Saturday—just one day after the dismissal of her boss, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, and the Copyright Office’s release of a preliminary report on generative AI and copyright.

As Industry Demands AI Licensing Frameworks, Emerging Tech Can Help

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With generative AI forging ahead unfettered, leaders in publishing and other creative industries are asking for licensing frameworks that protect creators while enabling technological innovation. New platforms and software are bringing solutions closer.

Book Biz to Big Tech: Pay Up, Then We Can Make Up

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Artificial intelligence is upending publishing, and industry leaders know there’s no end in sight. That’s why they plan to win key copyright lawsuits—then forge a path forward through Silicon Valley.

Publishers See Mixed Messages in Paris AI Summit

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The just-concluded Artificial Intelligence Action Summit did not include copyright protection as one of its six top priorities, to the disappointment of the AAP, but did mention that protection of IP is worthy of “global reflection.”

New Government Report Addresses ‘Copyrightability’ of AI Works

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A report from the U.S. Copyright Office determined that works purely generated by AI are not eligible to be copyrighted, but works created by human authors assisted by AI can be given copyright protection.

U.K. Authors Weigh In on AI Licensing in New Survey

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Many writers are open to having their works used to train AI models, provided that they give permission and receive fair compensation and credit, according to a survey of 13,574 members of the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society in the U.K.

An AI Licensing Primer for Book Publishers

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Columnist Ken Brooks argues that when it comes to licensing deals with AI companies, publishers should strike while the iron is hot.

CCC Launches Collective Licensing for AI

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Copyright Clearance Center has launched a collective licensing solution for the internal use of copyrighted materials in artificial intelligence systems, with the aim of providing streamlined, legal means to use content and compensate creators.

European Publishers Praise New EU AI Law

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Federation of European Publishers was among 200 organizations to praise the passage of new European Union legislation requiring that AI companies respect copyright law and offer transparency about what materials are being used to train AI models.

Textbook Publishers Sue Notorious 'Shadow Library' Libgen

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The suit claims that Libgen, one of the most popular pirate sites, attracts some nine million users a month in the U.S. alone, and offers 20,000 of the publisher plaintiffs' works for illegal download.

Internet Archive Files Appeal in Copyright Infringement Case

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The notice of appeal, which was expected, came right at the 30-day deadline—a month to the day after judge John G. Koeltl approved and entered a negotiated consent judgment and a permanent injunction in the closely watched copyright case.

Authors Join the Brewing Legal Battle Over AI

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Two new class action copyright lawsuits ramp up the growing scrutiny of large language models and other generative artificial intelligence tools.

Coalition Forms to Battle Library E-book Bills

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The American Booksellers Association, Authors Guild, Association of American Publishers, and more have launched the Protect the Creative Economy Coalition following the introduction of a host of new library e-book bills in several states this year.

Publishers, Internet Archive File Dueling Summary Judgment Motions in Scan Suit

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The filings sketch the battle lines for a landmark legal battle over the digitization and lending of books.

Court Seeks Proposed Declaratory Judgment in Maryland E-book Case

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A federal judge asked the AAP and state attorneys to submit draft language for a declaratory judgment to end teh case but is unclear whether a permanent injunction is also still under consideration.

Maryland Library E-book Law Faces Permanent Injunction

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

After declining to appeal a preliminary injunction issued last month, Maryland attorneys now have until April 11 to show why a permanent injunction should not be issued.

PRH, Internet Archive Clash Over ‘Maus’

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Penguin Random House denies claims by the Internet Archive that it demanded the removal of Art Spiegelman’s Holocaust graphic memoir 'Maus' from IA digital circulation due to soaring sales in the wake of recent efforts to censor the book.

Maryland Defends Its Library E-book Law, Seeks Dismissal of AAP Lawsuit

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In a January 14 filing, the Maryland Attorney General asked a federal judge to dismiss the AAP's claim that the state's recently enacted library e-book law law is preempted by the federal Copyright Act.

Hochul Vetoes New York's Library E-book Bill

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed New York's library e-book bill. "While the goal of this bill is laudable, unfortunately, copyright protection provides the author of the work with the exclusive right to their works. Because the provisions of this bill are preempted by federal copyright law, I cannot support this bill," Hochul wrote in explaining her decision.

Judge Extends Discovery Deadline in Internet Archive Book Scanning Suit

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

At a December 2 pre-motion conference, a federal magistrate judge agreed to extend the discovery deadline in the lawsuit filed by four major publishers against the Internet Archive over the Internet Archive's scanning and lending of print library books.

Education Publishers Sue Shopify for Copyright, Trademark Infringement

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The suit accuses the e-commerce service of contributory and vicarious copyright and trademark infringement for allegedly facilitating the sale of pirated textbooks and educational materials.

Internet Archive Rejects Publishers’ ‘Stonewalling’ Claim in Scanning Lawsuit

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

IA lawyers called the publishers’ recent filing ‘unfortunate’ and said they are complying with or have already complied with all of the publishers’ discovery requests.

Chegg Responds to Pearson Copyright Lawsuit

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Pearson claims that Chegg is illegally appropriating Pearson's end-of-chapter textbook questions for its subscription study service, but in an answer this week, Chegg attorneys call the suit “legally flawed” and accuse Pearson of “weaponizing” its copyright interests in an effort to throttle lawful innovation.

Pearson Education Sues Chegg, Alleging 'Massive' Copyright Infringement

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The suit accuses a Chegg subscription study service of illegally appropriating end-of-chapter questions from various textbooks.

Discovery Extension Requested in Internet Archive Book Scanning Suit

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Just weeks after the parties asked a judge to settle a significant discovery dispute, the parties in a closely watched copyright case over the scanning and lending of print library books have asked for a three-month extension for discovery.

Copyright Office Weighs in on Maryland Library E-book Law

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In an opinion issued this week, U.S. Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter concluded that Maryland’s new library e-book law is “likely” preempted by federal copyright law.

Publishers Blast Internet Archive’s ‘Extraordinary’ Demand for Sales Data

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Lawyers say the Internet Archive's sweeping demand for 10 years' worth of monthly sales data is "burdensome in the extreme" and legally "irrelevant."

CASE Act Set to Pass as Part of Omnibus Bill

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0400

A four year-old bill that would establish an extra-judicial “small claims court” for copyright cases is now set to become law after Congressional leaders slipped the measure into the Covid-19 relief and omnibus spending bill now headed to President Trump’s desk.

Court Shuts Down Pirate Sites for Educational Materials

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The trademark and copyright infringement suit alleges that the operators of 231 websites were selling "illegal, unlicensed copies of test banks and instructor solutions manuals," resources sold only to teachers and not made publicly available or available to students by the plaintiff publishers.

Publishers Escape Fee Award as GSU E-Reserves Case Finally Ends

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In a 14-page final order in the case, Judge Orinda Evans opted not to order the plaintiff publishers to pay GSU's attorney fees.

Librarian of Congress Taps USPTO Veteran Shira Perlmutter as Next Register of Copyrights

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In a statement, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden praised Perlmutter for her "deep knowledge of domestic and international copyright law and policy" and a "background in negotiating international intellectual property agreements.” Perlmutter will assume her role in late October.

Judge Sets Tentative Schedule for Internet Archive Copyright Case

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Under the August 31 order, the closely watched case over book scanning and lending is to be ready for trial by November 2021.

Publishers, Internet Archive Propose Yearlong Discovery Plan for Copyright Case

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The parties outlined a litany of issues that suggest a potentially sensitive and complex litigation.

Internet Archive Answers Publishers' Copyright Lawsuit

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In responding to a lawsuit filed by four publishers last month, lawyers for the Internet Archive argue that the IA "has made careful efforts to ensure its uses are lawful," and contend that its program to scan and lend print books from library shelves is "sheltered by the fair use doctrine," and "buttressed" by traditional library practices and protections.

Authors Guild, Amazon, PRH File Suit Against E-book Pirate Site

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The Authors Guild, Amazon Publishing, and Penguin Random House filed suit in federal court in Washington State seeking to enjoin a Ukraine-based piracy site from illegally copying, distributing, and selling works written or published by the plaintiffs.

Internet Archive to End 'National Emergency Library' Initiative

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Citing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by publishers, Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle announced this week that the IA’s National Emergency Library initiative will cease operation on June 16, two weeks earlier than its previously announced June 30 closing date.

After Loss on Appeal, Canadian Publishers Say Copyright System Is Broken

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The split decision reaffirmed that York University had engaged in "unfair copying on a systematic basis,” but held that tariff payments for the copying were not mandatory.

Supreme Court Copyright Ruling Could Shake Up Legal Publishing

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court this week held that annotations added to the State of Georgia’s legal code are not eligible for copyright protection.

UNC Press, Duke Reach Cooperation Agreement with National Emergency Library

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

While press officials did not endorse the "unilateral" action and "blurred legal arguments" behind the initiative, they largely support its goals.

Internet Archive Responds to Senator’s Concern Over National Emergency Library

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle told U.S. Senator Thom Tillis that the National Emergency Library is meant to provide digital access to students and readers who cannot access print collections during the Covid-19 crisis.

GSU Seeking Nearly $3.2 Million in Copyright Case

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The request comes after judge Orinda Evans issued an opinion finding 38 of 48 claims presented at trial—nearly 80% of the claims that made it to a fair use analysis—were permissible. Meanwhile, the plaintiff publishers. who are not seeking legal fees nor damages, contend they are in fact the prevailing party in the litigation.

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis Questions the Internet Archive's 'National Emergency Library'

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

"I am not aware of any measure under copyright law that permits a user of copyrighted works to unilaterally create an emergency copyright act," wrote Senator Thom Tillis, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, in an April 8 letter to Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle.

GSU Lawyers Reject Publishers' Bid for Injunction in Copyright Case

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In a filing this week, attorneys for Georgia State University claimed they are the “prevailing party” in a long-running copyright lawsuit over digitized course readings, and argued an injunction proposed by the plaintiff publishers is unwarranted.

Internet Archive Responds, Says National Emergency Library Is Legal

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

After a week of intense criticism, the Internet Archive yesterday posted an FAQ in response to concerns raised by authors over its National Emergency Library. The FAQ claims the initiative has a basis in law, and reiterates that it is being undertaken in response to a national crisis.

Authors Guild, AAP Outraged by IA's 'National Emergency Library'

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The Internet Archive says it is performing a public service by making its scans of print books available to all, but critics call it an 'attack' on copyright.

After Third Ruling, Is GSU E-Reserves Case Finally Nearing Conclusion?

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On March 2, Judge Orinda Evans delivered her third ruling in the long-running copyright case over college course readings, and recent filings suggest the biggest issue that remains is who will pay the bills for the last 12 years of litigation.

Settlement Terms Revealed (Mostly) in Audible Captions Litigation; Judge Signs Off

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The public release of the settlement comes after the judge gave the parties something of an ultimatum late last month: make the terms public, or move on without the court retaining jurisdiction over parts of the deal.

Judge Wants More Transparency In Audible Captions Settlement

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In a brief order this week, Judge Valerie Caproni ruled that the plaintiff publishers and Audible could redact the final amount to be paid under a settlement agreement filed earlier this month, but that other details must be made public if the parties wish the court to retain jurisdiction over the entire settlement.

Judge Denies Bid to Seal Settlement in Audible Captions Case

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0400

“The public has a presumptive right to judicial documents,” Judge Valerie Caproni wrote in her brief order, giving the parties until February 21 to file, under seal, a copy of the settlement agreement with all proposed redactions highlighted.

In Captions Settlement, Audible Will Not Use AAP Member Content Without Permission

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Audible has agreed not to include the copyrighted works of AAP publishers in its “Captions” program without permission. Audible said it has no plan to move forward with "Captions" beyond its limited pilot with public domain works for students.

Audible, Publishers Say They’ve Settled ‘Captions’ Lawsuit

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Although no details are yet available, attorneys for Audible and seven major publishers have told the court that they have resolved their issues.

Publishers, Audible Say Settlement Is Close in Captions Case

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In a letter to the court, Audible attorneys said the parties "have been engaged in earnest settlement discussions to address this complicated, multi-party dispute with potentially significant implications,” and asked for more time to finish an agreement.

Is Trump Preparing to Order Public Access to Taxpayer Funded Research?

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Details remain murky, but this week the AAP issued a strong rebuke to an open access policy said to be under consideration by the Trump Administration.

Maria Strong Appointed Acting Register of Copyrights

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Strong will step in while a permanent replacement is sought for Register of Copyrights Karyn Temple, who announced last week that she is leaving the Copyright Office to accept a new position at the Motion Picture Association.

Register of Copyrights Karyn Temple Is Leaving

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Temple earned strong reviews over her eight years at the Copyright Office, including the last three years as its leader.

ImageRights Uses AI to Fight Copyright Infringement

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The 10-year-old copyright protection and enforcement platform uses AI-driven scanning technology to track copyright material online.

Court Denies Audible Request for Settlement Conference in ‘Captions’ Case

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Audible attorneys this week asked for the case to be referred to a Magistrate judge for a settlement conference, but after the publisher plaintiffs rejected the idea, judge Valerie Caproni denied the request.

The GSU E-reserves Case Lumbers On

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Will the third time be the charm in the Georgia State University e-reserves case? With an April 26 deadline for reply briefs looming in the now 11-year-old copyright case, it's any observer's guess.

Librarian of Congress Names Karyn Temple Register of Copyrights

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Temple had been serving as Acting Register since October, 2016, earning positive reviews. "Karyn has done a superb job as Acting Register for the last two-and-a-half years,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, in a statement announcing the appointment.

European Parliament Approves Controversial Copyright Overhaul

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

By a 348 to 278 margin, the European Parliament voted to approve a sweeping copyright reform bill celebrated by publishers and media companies, but which critics say could harm free expression online and fundamentally alter the way the internet works.

ReDigi Will Seek Supreme Court Review in Key Copyright Case

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In a letter filed with the Supreme Court this week, the defendants asked for more time to file a petition, saying the case raises "novel and important legal questions."

Appeals Court Shoots Down Digital Resale in ReDigi Case

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In upholding a lower court ruling that ReDigi's attempt to create a service that could legally copy digital files for resale copyright infringement, the appeals court made the sale of used e-books all the more unlikely.

GSU E-Reserves Case Goes On After Publishers Win Second Appeal

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Barring a settlement, the decade-old copyright case could still be far from a conclusion.

After 17 Years of Litigation, 'Freelance' Writers Finally Collect

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Payments of more than $9 million have finally been issued to thousands of freelance writers following the 2014 settlement of a class action case filed in the wake of the landmark Tasini vs. New York Times, the seminal legal battle of the digital publishing era.

A (Block)Chain Reaction for Publishing

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The music, video, and book industries have had metadata problems in common for years—and one solution, blockchain, is a technique publishing could learn from the music business.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2017: It’s Time to Fix Fair Dealing in Canada

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Demand for Canadian educational content remains high, however the ongoing supply of Canadian learning resources remains uncertain after a 2012 change to copyright law.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2017: Concern that Canadian Copyright Disaster Could Spread

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The 2012 Copyright Modernization Act in Canada has been a disaster for Canadian educational publishers. But concern over the law’s effects, observers say, is not limited to Canada.

ALA Honors Jonathan Band with 2017 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Band, a copyright attorney and an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School, is a longtime advisor and representative for the library community.

KinderGuides Copyright Case Ends, Appeal Unlikely

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The closely watched case is now closed after the plaintiffs dropped the claim of willful infringement. Moppet Books, meanwhile, said they are unlikely to appeal the summary judgment in the case.

Judge Explains KinderGuides Copyright Case Decision

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Judge Jed Rakoff needed just 12 pages to dispatch with Moppet Books' claims that their works were protected by fair use.

Will Ruling in ReDigi Case Open the Door to a Used E-book Market?

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

That’s the heart of the question now before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, after a lively hearing on Tuesday in the case of Capitol Records vs. ReDigi.

Still No Opinion, but Judge's Order Bans Distribution of 'Infringing' KinderGuides

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

A federal judge has signed off on a permanent injunction immediately barring Moppet Books from distributing in the U.S. any versions of its KinderGuides series held to be infringing.

For Second Time, Appeals Court Hears GSU E-Reserves Case

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The decade-old litigation over digitized course readings made another appearance before the 11th Circuit last week, but the case could still be far from a conclusion.

Publishers, Authors Win KinderGuides Copyright Case

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400

A federal judge has found that Moppet Books had infringed copyright with its unauthorized children's "learning guides" to a host of classic novels.

Does Watermarking Actually Cut Down on E-book Piracy?

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

A discussion on how watermarking e-books plays into publishers' overall DRM strategies, and its effectiveness.

Appeals Court Orders Expedited Hearing in ReDigi Case

Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The order, issued by Denny Chin, the judge who presided over Google’s library book scanning litigation, could mean oral arguments in the copyright case could be heard this summer.

ReDigi, Key Digital 'First Sale' Case, Heating Up on Appeal

Sat, 13 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

In an amicus brief, AAP lawyers argue that a reversal legalizing the resale of digital media would be "catastrophic" for the publishing industry.

‘Register of Copyrights’ Bill Easily Passes House

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

A bill that would empower Donald Trump to appoint the next Register of Copyrights easily passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, and is headed to the Senate.

'Register of Copyrights' Bill Could Pass House Next Week

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

After briefly stalling, a bill that would empower Donald Trump to appoint the next Register of Copyrights could come to a vote in the House of Representatives next week.

Copyright Reform Is Never Happening

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The first bill to come from the House Judiciary Committee's recently concluded review our nation's copyright laws reveals just how fractured the politics of copyright have become.

Critical Report Could Derail 'Copyright Boss' Bill

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The report, which details mismanagement at the Copyright Office, complicates a rushed legislative attempt to block Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden from appointing a new Register of Copyrights.

‘Register of Copyrights’ Bill Quickly Passes Out of Committee

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Just days after its introduction, a bill that would allow Donald Trump to appoint the next Register of Copyrights has passed out of Committee.

New Bill Would Let Trump Pick the Next Register of Copyrights

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

A bill introduced in Congress yesterday would let Donald Trump pick the next register, rather than Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.

London Book Fair 2017: Judge Pierre Leval Defends Google Books Decision, Fair Use

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The author of the appeals court decision that legalized Google Books last April told attendees that the case was not close.

The Pallante Era Begins at AAP

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0400

On January 17, former U.S. register of copyrights Maria Pallante officially joins the Association of American Publishers as president and CEO, replacing the retiring Tom Allen. Without question, Pallante is a copyright policy heavyweight.

AAP Congratulates Trump, Pushes IP Enforcement

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In a public letter, released this morning, AAP general counsel and v-p Allan Adler congratulated Trump on his election, and urged his administration to take up IP-related issues once in office.

Congressional Leaders Back Independent Copyright Office

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In a long-awaited first move toward U.S. copyright reform, two leaders of the House Judiciary Committee this week backed the creation of an autonomous Copyright Office.

Change at the Copyright Office

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In her first major move, Librarian of Congress last week Carla Hayden removed Maria Pallante as Register of Copyrights.

Publishers Appeal GSU Copyright Case

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

For the second time in eight years of contentious litigation, three academic publishers have appealed a key fair use decision involving the use of unlicensed digitized course readings on college campuses to the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Publishers Lose Another Round in GSU Copyright Case

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Judge Orinda Evans has once again rejected the publisher plaintiffs’ bid for sweeping injunctive relief in the Georgia State University e-reserves case, and affirmed that the plaintiffs must also pay GSU's legal costs.

Authors Guild Backs 'Small Claims' Copyright Bill

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The bill seeks to help copyright owners who do not have the resources to pursue federal copyright claims.

Citing Kirtsaeng, Publishers Ask Judge to Deny Legal Fees in GSU Case

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Attorneys for the publishers argue that a recent Supreme Court decision in another high profile copyright case—Kirtsaeng v. Wiley—should take them off the hook for paying GSU's legal fees.

Hail and Farewell to The Google Books Case

Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Google’s scanning project and the subsequent lawsuits once commanded the attention of the publishing and library worlds. But in the end, the litigation merely confirmed a few realities of modern publishing.

After Copyright Win, GSU Seeks $3.3 Million from Publishers

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The request comes after GSU defeated a publisher lawsuit over the university’s use of digitized e-reserves for a second time last month.

Google Case Ends, but Copyright Fight Goes On

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

At its April 15 conference, the Supreme Court declined to take up Authors Guild v. Google, effectively ending one of the defining copyright battles of the digital age.

Supreme Court Rejects Google Books Appeal

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The decision ends one of the publishing industry's defining legal dramas of the digital age.

Publishers’ Loss in GSU Copyright Case Just Got a Little Worse

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In an order filed yesterday, a federal judge clarified that the publisher plaintiffs prevailed on just four counts of alleged infringement, rather than seven.

Supreme Court Delays Decision on Google Books Case

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Lawyers tell PW it is likely the court simply did not get to the case, and will be relisted for a future conference. The court's next scheduled conference is April 15.

GSU Prevails (Again) in Key Copyright Case

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

A federal court has once again found that Georgia State University’s use of digitized copies for classroom use is protected by fair use.

Google Case Set for April 1 Supreme Court Conference

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The Supreme Court has put the case on the calendar for its April 1 conference, meaning the end of the more than 10-year old case could be near.