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Battle over home videotaping unfolds in court
UPI report on a federal suit by Universal City Studios and Disney against Sony over Betamax. Studios claim home recording of TV programs infringes copyrights, while Sony defends Betamax as a time shift tool expanding audience. The case mirrors earlier audio recording debates and highlights rising Betamax sales and potential impact on libraries.
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