Posting Copyrighted Building Codes Is Fair Use, Pa. Judge Says

This Law360 article discusses a recent legal decision by a Pennsylvania federal judge who ruled that the posting of copyrighted building codes by UpCodes Inc. is considered fair use. This decision came after the American Society for Testing and Materials sought a preliminary injunction against UpCodes for posting their copyrighted standards related to Philadelphia building codes. The judge found the actions of UpCodes to be transformative and beneficial for public access to the law. Joe Gratz, representing UpCodes, reinforced the ruling by stating, "no one can own the law," highlighting the broader implications of the decision in ensuring legal texts are accessible to the public.

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