"The court found that UpCodes's use was 'transformative' because it had a separate and distinct purpose from ASTM—informing people about the law, rather than serving the interests of the copyright holder."
"The Third Circuit upheld that making building codes accessible online constitutes lawful fair use, reinforcing the principle that public access to the law takes precedence over private copyright claims."
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that copyright does not apply to building codes incorporated into law, allowing public access. UpCodes, which created a database of these codes, was found to be using them fairly. The court emphasized that the purpose of UpCodes's use was transformative, aimed at informing the public about legal standards rather than serving the interests of the copyright holder. This decision aligns with previous rulings favoring public access over copyright claims.
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