Tag: Fair Use
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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.…