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Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act
Summary
Establishes a voluntary small-claims board within the U.S. Copyright Office to resolve copyright disputes without expensive federal litigation.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to seek up to $30,000 in damages for copyright infringement without hiring an expensive lawyer
- 02.The right for respondents to opt-out of the small-claims process and proceed in federal court instead
Penalties
- 01.Damages limited to $15,000 per work or $30,000 per proceeding
- 02.Potential for attorney fees only in cases of bad faith or harassment
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