A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit where music publishers sued the Internet Archive over the Great 78 Project, an effort to preserve early music recordings that only exist on brittle shellac records.
No details of the settlement have so far been released, but a court filing on Monday confirmed that the Internet Archive and UMG Recordings, Capitol Records, Sony Music Entertainment, and other record labels “have settled this matter.” More details may come in the next 45 days, when parties must submit filings to officially dismiss the lawsuit, but it’s unlikely the settlement amount will be publicly disclosed.
Days before the settlement was announced, record labels had indicated that everyone but the Internet Archive and its founder, Brewster Kahle, had agreed to sign a joint settlement, seemingly including the Great 78 Project’s recording engineer George Blood, who was also a target of the litigation. But in the days since, IA has gotten on board, posting a blog confirming that “the parties have reached a confidential resolution of all claims and will have no further public comment on this matter.”
It’s great to see that a settlement has been reached in this important case. The Internet Archive plays a vital role in preserving access to culture and knowledge, and finding a resolution is a positive step forward. Looking forward to seeing how this impacts the future of digital preservation.
Absolutely, it’s a relief for both parties involved. This settlement not only helps preserve access to music but also highlights the ongoing challenges of copyright in the digital age. It will be interesting to see how this impacts future projects by the Internet Archive.
to a vast array of music but also sets a precedent for how digital archives can operate within copyright laws. It’s encouraging to see a resolution that balances the interests of creators and the public. Hopefully, this will inspire more collaborative solutions in the future!
You’re right, this settlement is significant not just for the Internet Archive but for the future of digital preservation as a whole. It highlights the need for a balance between copyright protection and access to cultural resources. This could inspire similar cases in other areas of digital content!
digital preservation as a whole. It highlights the ongoing tension between copyright laws and the need to access cultural materials. This case could set a precedent for how similar organizations navigate rights in the future.
You’re absolutely right; this case really underscores the challenges of balancing copyright with the need for digital preservation. It’s interesting to see how settlements like this could potentially influence future policies on access to archived content. It might pave the way for more collaborative efforts in protecting both creators’ rights and public access.
You’re absolutely right; this case really underscores the challenges of balancing copyright with the need for access to cultural resources. It’s interesting to see how this settlement might set a precedent for future cases involving digital archives and creative works. Hopefully, it encourages more collaborative solutions between copyright holders and organizations like the Internet Archive.
accessibility of cultural works. It’s interesting to see how settlements like this can set precedents for future cases, potentially influencing how digital archives operate. It’s a crucial step for both preserving history and respecting creators’ rights.