File-Sharing Software and Copyright Infringement : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. V. Grokster, Ltd

Reviews issues related to peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing technology and related district court decision in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. in which the Grokster software distributors were not found liable for copyright infringement. Assesses substantial, noninfringing use, and d...

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Corporate Author: Library of Congress Congressional Research Service
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005
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Summary:Reviews issues related to peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing technology and related district court decision in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. in which the Grokster software distributors were not found liable for copyright infringement. Assesses substantial, noninfringing use, and discusses the Supreme Court decision in Grokster and its implications
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Physical Description:1 online resource (15 pages, digital, PDF file)
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