Three Questions with Peter Brantley

OBA co-founder Peter Brantley recently sat down to answer three basic questions on the proposed Google Book Settlement.

1)   What is the proposed settlement such a big deal?

2)   What will the world look like if the proposed settlement is approved?

3)   Is there another way besides Google Book Settlement to deliver on the promise of a digital library while also respecting copyright holder’s rights?

Look for more interviews from copyright experts and digital library advocates in the weeks to come.

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Important Dates

December 14, 2009
Notice begins

January 28, 2010
Deadline for authors to opt out of the settlement

January 28, 2010
Deadline to file objections and/or amicus briefs

February 4, 2010
Deadline to file notice of intent to appear at Fairness Hearing

February 4, 2010
DOJ response

February 11, 2010
Plaintiffs move for final approval

February 18, 2010
Final Fairness Hearing

March 31, 2011
Deadline to claim Books and Inserts

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