# Anthropic says Bartz-class-opt out Shakespeare’s copyright claims are now barred by the 3-year statute of limitations. Must be dismissed.

> Source: <https://chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2026/09/19/anthropic-says-bartz-class-opt-out-shakespeares-copyright-claims-are-now-barred-by-the-3-year-statute-of-limitations-must-be-dismissed/>
> Published: 2026-09-19 17:26:04+00:00

Anthropic just filed its motion to dismiss the copyright claims of Bartz-class opt outs who filed the *Shakespeare v. Anthropic* suit. 

Anthropic asserts various grounds in its motion to dismiss. Among them, the 3-year statute of limitations under the Copyright Act now bars these claims, argues Anthropic.

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