In Lenz v.Universal Music Corp et al. (Case 5.07-cv-03783 JF) a California District Court held that in order to issue a Digital Millenium Copyright Act ("DMCA") takedown notice in good faith, a copyright holder must evaluate whether the use at issue qualifies as "fair use" under copyright law.
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September 3 2008
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