U.S. Supreme Court Releases Decision in Eldred Case

On January 15, 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Copyright Term Extension Act ("CTEA") in the case of Eldred v. Ashcroft. The Supreme Court decided by a 7-2 majority that the law, which retroactively extends the duration of copyrights for 20 years, is within Congress' authority and does not transgress constitutional limitations. For the majority, Justice Ginsburg wrote, "The CTEA reflects judgments Congress typically makes, judgments we cannot dismiss as outside the Legislature's domain." To view this decision, visit: http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/02pdf/01-618.pdf For a copy of CTEA, visit: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c105:S.505.ENR For more information, visit: http://news.com.com/2100-1023-980792.html http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,57237,00.html