Perfect 10 v. Google

Perfect 10 v. Google was a legal case where the company Perfect 10 sued Google for displaying thumbnail images from Perfect 10’s website without permission, claiming it infringed their copyright. Google argued that their use of thumbnails was a legal "fair use" because it helped users find content and was a part of search engine functions. The case focused on whether showcasing images as previews violated copyright laws. Ultimately, the court ruled that Google's display of thumbnail images was a lawful, transformative use, supporting free online search and access to information.