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The Google Book Search Project: Is Online Indexing a Fair Use Under Copyright Law? (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised Jan. 22, 2007
Report Number RS22356
Report Type Report
Authors Robin Jeweler, American Law Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

Google, Inc. is digitally scanning the collections of several prominent libraries in order to create a vast searchable database of literary works. Copyright holders who have not authorized and object to the digitization have filed suit against the company. This report provides background on the pending litigation. It will be updated as judicial developments warrant.

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