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20 August 2008

N.D. Cal.: Senders of DMCA Takedowns Must Consider Fair Use

Judge Fogel of the Northern District of California today denied UMG’s motion to dismiss in the Lenz v. Universal litigation (otherwise known as the “dancing baby” case). The order is here. It holds that copyright holders must conduct a fair use analysis before sending a takedown notice under the DMCA.

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