Summary box: Google to tussle with DOJ for the digital rights to millions of books
By APFriday, February 12, 2010
Summary box: Google duels DOJ on digital book deal
WHO’S SMARTER?: Google Inc. believes it can convince a federal judge that it has a better grasp on antitrust and copyright law than the U.S. Department of Justice.
WHAT’S AT STAKE: The Internet search leader is seeking the digital rights to millions of hard-to-find books to make them more accessible. It has reached a settlement with publishers, but the Justice Department and others object.
THE DECISION MAKER: U.S. District Judge Denny Chin in New York.
WHAT’S NEXT: Chin is scheduled to hear arguments Feb. 18.
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