The Second Circuit recently issued a decision rejecting Internet Archive’s fair use argument in its case involving the scanning and lending of physical books as e-books. The court ruled against the non-profit’s system, asserting that this practice posed a significant risk to the traditional market for book publishers. This ruling marks a notable victory for publishers who contended that their market could be significantly diminished by the creation of such free online libraries.
For more information on this case, you can read the detailed report from Law360.