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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Whether Copyright Plaintiffs Can Reach Back More Than Three Years for Infringement Damages

In a case of first impression, the Eleventh Circuit decided that a copyright plaintiff may recover damages that occur more than three years before a copyright lawsuit is filed.

5 minute read March 01, 2024 at 12:13 AM
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Stan Soocher
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Whether Copyright Plaintiffs Can Reach Back More Than Three Years for Infringement Damages

Under §507(b) of the U.S. Copyright Act, the statute of limitations for filing a copyright action is that it must be filed within three years of a claim accruing.

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