GigaomGoogle wins book-scanning case: judge finds “fair use,” cites many benefits
The long-running copyright fight between Google and the Authors Guild is over: Judge Denny Chin issued a resounding ruling in favor of fair use. Read more »
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The long-running copyright fight between Google and the Authors Guild is over: Judge Denny Chin issued a resounding ruling in favor of fair use. Read more »
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