Tag: copyright
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Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance v. Library of Congress: D.C. Circuit Upholds DMCA Medical-Device Repair Exemption; Copyright Does Not Automatically Protect Repair Revenue
Manufacturers of software-enabled equipment often make substantial revenue after the initial sale through maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Technological access controls can help preserve that business by limiting who can reach the software embedded in the product. In Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance v. Library of Congress, No. 25-5328 (D.C. Cir. Sept. 1, 2026), the D.C.…
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Court Upholds Limited Damages in Bitmanagement Software GmbH v. United States: Key Takeaways on Copyright Infringement and Licensing
On January 7, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued its decision in Bitmanagement Software GmbH v. United States, affirming a damages award of $154,400 for copyright infringement by the U.S. Navy. The case centered around the Navy’s unauthorized copying and use of Bitmanagement’s 3D rendering software, BS Contact Geo,…