[A2k] Georgia State Asserts That Downloading Copyrighted Texts Is Fair Use

[Sean Flynn]

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In Lawsuit, Georgia State Asserts That Downloading Copyrighted Texts Is
Fair Use
<http://www.wcl.american.edu/pijip/go/news/in-lawsuit-georgia-state-asse
rts-that-downloading-copyrighted-texts-is-fair-use>


Jun 26, 2008

In a closely watched copyright-infringement lawsuit, Georgia State
University fired back this week at its accusers, three academic
publishers that say the institution invites students to illegally
download and print readings from thousands of works. The university
asserts that its online distribution of course material is permitted
under copyright law's fair-use exemption.

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