Law360 iconLaw360Sep 1, 2026

Image Search Technology Raises New Copyright Questions

Technology that can uncover decade-old online images is testing the practical limits of copyright's discovery rule, as courts weigh reasonable diligence against the reality that sophisticated search tools still miss infringement and defendants may no longer possess records proving authorization.

Image Search Technology Raises New Copyright Questions

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Technology that can uncover decade-old online images is testing the practical limits of copyright's discovery rule, as courts weigh reasonable diligence against the reality that sophisticated search tools still miss infringement and defendants may no longer possess records proving authorization.

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