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January 22, 2006

Lessig: Is Google Print fair use?

Larry Lessig has posted a video of a presentation on whether Google Book Search (AKA Google Print) is protected by Fair Use. His conclusion: Yup. But how he gets there is fascinating and informative. Why wouldn't you want to hear one of the nation's top law professors clearly addressing such a fundamental issue? [Tags: lessig google googlePrint law copyright digitalRights]

Posted by D. Weinberger at January 22, 2006 08:44 AM

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i had a slight issue with him equalling thumbnail images with thumbnail scans of text, but then his point about quotes falling under "fair use" put that line of thinking to bed. really smart presentation...

Posted by: sean coon | January 22, 2006 06:17 PM

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