- Anthropic is seeking leave to file an interlocutory appeal of Judge Alsup’s partial denial of summary judgment on the downloading of pirated books and use for library building.
- Anthropic cites Judge Chhabria’s conflicting decision in Kadrey v. Meta, in which the judge treated Meta’s downloading of pirated books for the ultimate purpose of AI training and therefore a fair use.
- Anthropic argues, in the alternative, Judge Alsup should allow a motion for reconsideration. Anthropic contends that the plaintiffs didn’t argue library building by Anthropic, and Judge Alsup misconstrued some of the depositions and evidence cited in this order on fair use concluding that Anthropic intended to build a general purpose, permanent library.
- Anthropic asserts the books acquired for training of its AI models.
- Judge Alsup issued an order for briefing on the motion to reconsider.
Here’s the entry on the docket:
| ENTRY | FILED | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Jul. 14, 2025 | MOTION for Leave to Appeal Pursuant to 28 USC 1292(b), or in the Alternative, For Leave to Move for Reconsideration filed by Anthropic PBC. Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2025 08:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 12, 19th Floor before Judge William Alsup. Responses due by 7/28/2025. Replies due by 8/4/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion for an Order Permitting Interlocutory Appeal or in the Alternative Motion for Leave to File Motion for Reconsideration)(Hartnett, Kathleen) (Filed on 7/14/2025) (Entered: 07/14/2025) |
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