Adaptation of Copyright Obstacles of Controlled Digital Lending

SHEN Haolan

doi:10.19979/j.cnki.issn10082689.2024050123

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SHEN Haolan. Adaptation of Copyright Obstacles of Controlled Digital Lending[J]. Journal of University of Science and Technology Beijing ( Social Sciences Edition), 2025, 41(2): 80-87. doi: 10.19979/j.cnki.issn10082689.2024050123

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SHEN Haolan. Adaptation of Copyright Obstacles of Controlled Digital Lending[J]. Journal of University of Science and Technology Beijing ( Social Sciences Edition), 2025, 41(2): 80-87. doi: 10.19979/j.cnki.issn10082689.2024050123

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Adaptation of Copyright Obstacles of Controlled Digital Lending-Reflections on the Hachette v. Internet Archive Case

doi: 10.19979/j.cnki.issn10082689.2024050123

SHEN Haolan

School of Artificial Intelligence and Law, Southwest University of Political Science & Law, Chongqing 401120, China

Received Date: 2024-05-27
Publish Date: 2025-02-01

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Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) is a new book lending model explored by libraries in the United States to meet the reading needs of digital-era readers. Its public value has been widely recognized during the COVID-19 pandemic and it is expected to become a powerful tool to support the digital transformation of libraries in China. The implementation of CDL functionality depends on adaptation of its copyright legality obstacles. Through the examination and reflection on the Hachette case against the Internet Archive regarding the fair use nature of CDL, this paper proposes that the assessment of CDL’s fair use involves complex value judgments, with significant subjectivity and uncertainty, making it difficult to support its copyright legality. The legal principles of CDL is consistent with the principle of technology neutrality in copyright law. Viewing this model the principle of technology neutrality reveals that CDL can apply the exhaustion of rights and it is legally feasible. This clears theoretical obstacles for the introduction of CDL in China’s copyright law.
- Controlled Digital Lending,
- fair use,
- technology neutrality,
- exhaustion of rights

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