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Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act

Summary

Established a small-claims board within the Copyright Office to resolve low-value copyright disputes more affordably than federal court.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to bring a copyright claim for damages up to $30,000 before the Copyright Claims Board.
  • 02.
    Right to opt-out of the small-claims process and handle the matter in federal court instead.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Statutory damages up to $15,000 per work infringed.
  • 02.
    Total damages capped at $30,000 per proceeding.

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