Google Books’ digital library is ‘fair use’, not copyright infringement.

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Google has won a copyright lawsuit against US Authors Guild, Reuters reported.

The US Authors Guild sued Google alleging that its digital library violated copyright in 2005. It accused Google’s plan to scan more than 20 million books without permission. But U.S. Circuit Judge accepted Google's argument that its scanning of books constituted "fair use" under U.S. copyright law.

Denny Chin, the US Circuit Judge, wrote that the scanning makes it easier for students, teachers, researchers and the public to find books. He also wrote that "In my view, Google Books provide significant public benefits. Indeed, all society benefits."

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