A January court decision that ruled in favor of two brokerages stands. The brokerages, who have been supported by the National Association of REALTORS® since the beginning, argued their creation and inclusion of floorplans in listings was protected by copyright law’s fair use exception.
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case that sought to hold brokerages liable for creating and using floorplans when marketing a home for sale.
Its refusal to weigh in means the lower court’s January ruling, which held that including floorplans in listings constituted “fair use,” continues to stand and brings seven years of litigation to a close.