DMCA detours, continued

Last month we saw Lexmark using DMCA to prevent Static Control Components to produce chips that are used into Lexmark-compatible printer cartridges. CNET reports that the toner company is fighting back, arguing that DMCA exemptions include interoperability and therefore permits reverse-engineering (a traditional fair use right).

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