Video

“A Tale of the Google Book Settlement and the Public Interest:
Conclusions On The Competitive Elements”
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

A debate is brewing over the competitive implications of Google’s book search settlement deal with book publishers and authors. Some believe the deal has the potential to revolutionize access to information online by expanding access to vast volumes of books, while others are concerned about potential effects on competition. On August 11, CCIA assembled a group of leading experts for a discussion of these key competitive elements.

The panel featured:

o    David Balto, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

o    James Grimmelmann, Associate Professor, New York Law School

o    Jonathan Band, Counsel, Library Copyright Alliance

o    Ed Black, President and CEO, CCIA (moderator)