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Intellectual PropertyUnited States

CASE Act of 2020

Summary

Establishes the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), a voluntary forum for resolving small-value copyright disputes outside of federal court.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to pursue copyright claims without needing a lawyer
  • 02.
    Right for respondents to opt-out of the small claims process
  • 03.
    Streamlined procedure for recovering damages for infringement

Penalties

  • 01.
    Total statutory damages capped at $30,000 per proceeding
  • 02.
    Standard statutory damages capped at $15,000 per work

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