Key Issues
November 16, 2009
Revised Google Books Settlement Filed
A revised Google Books Settlement Agreement was filed by AAP, the Authors Guild and Google late in the evening on November 13, 2009. The parties to the Agreement issued the following statement:
"In October 2008, a broad class of authors and publishers, the Authors Guild, the Association of American Publishers, and Google announced a settlement agreement that will unlock access to millions of out-of-print books in the U.S. and give authors and publishers new ways to distribute and control access to their works. Over the last two months, we've carefully reviewed the submissions filed with the Court, including that of the Department of Justice. We've made a number of changes to the agreement to address concerns raised, while preserving the core principles of the agreement. We look forward to seeking final settlement approval so that readers, authors and publishers can enjoy its benefits."
For More Information:
- Overview of the Revised Agreement (PDF)
- FAQs (PDF)
- Settlement Documents
- Statement from AAP Chairman Richard Sarnoff
- Settlement Website(Google)
- Author's Guild Website
- Paper by Allan Adler, National Media Law Conference 2006
Past Coverage:
Click here to view the full complaint from 2005