The Copyright Office's decision will enable franchise owners to finally diagnose and repair McDonald's notoriously broken ice cream machines, breaking the digital locks that have hindered them.
Meredith Rose, Public Knowledge's senior policy counsel, stated that "this victory will spark a flurry of third-party repair activity and enable businesses to better serve their customer."
The exemption, which goes into effect on October 28th, marks a step towards addressing the repair challenges surrounding McDonald's ice cream machines, representing a significant win for franchise owners.
This decision is part of a broader exemption-making process that occurs every three years under the DMCA, ensuring copyrighted material doesn't hinder necessary repairs.
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