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Copyright

Vicarious Copyright Infringement

Liability for someone else's infringement where the defendant had the right and ability to supervise it and a direct financial interest in it.

Pleaded in 9 of the 98 matters on this docket

Governing law

Judge-made doctrine; Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. v. H.L. Green Co., 316 F.2d 304 (2d Cir. 1963); MGM Studios v. Grokster, 545 U.S. 913 (2005)

Damages

Same remedies as direct infringement — the vicarious infringer is jointly and severally liable.

Limitations period

Three years, 17 U.S.C. 507(b).

Reference material about publicly available law, current as of the date this file was compiled. It is not legal advice and it does not describe anyone’s particular situation. Statutes and limitations periods vary by jurisdiction and change.

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