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Appeals Court Upholds Device Right To Repair As DMCA Renewal Looms
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A US appeals court upheld the right to repair devices, a decision that arrives as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) renewal approaches, potentially affecting repair rights and restrictions on device software.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.
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Device repair rules are changing fast and will reshape how you handle warranty and software restrictions. Your approach to product maintenance and customer support must pivot before these rules lock in.
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