PublishersWeekly.com Aug 27 25
Tentative Agreement Reached in Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit:
Attorneys representing authors and publishers in a class action copyright lawsuit against Anthropic ...
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Anthropic Copyright Case: Preliminary Settlement ReportedAfter mediation, attorneys on both sides requested a pause; settlement details are expected to become public on September 8.
Key FactsAug 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: publishersweekly.com
- Judge William Alsup deemed training on authors’ works transformative fair use, but not the permanent library built from pirated books.
- The AAP reported that attorneys on both sides jointly submitted a potential settlement after mediation and requested a litigation pause.
- The September 1 deadline for submitting works was stayed; the hearing is set for September 8, and the trial for December 1.
- If the class action succeeds, the Guild estimates statutory damages of $750 to $150,000 per title; around seven million titles are believed included.
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