On the flip side, libraries and businesses wishing to digitize works will not be guided by a court decision.
BY LESLEY ELLEN HARRIS
On 28 October 2008, three years after the commencement of two lawsuits against Google Inc., the parties have reached a 141-page settlement (subject to a U.S. district court approval) in relation to Google Book Search. If approved, Google will make a total of US$ 125 million in payments. This money will go towards resolving existing copyright claims by authors and publishers, legal fees and establishing the Book Rights Registry.
You must login to read the rest of this article. Not a member? Join Online Now
RSS
Feedback form
