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Awarding of Attorneys Fees for Copyright Cases Not Automatic

By Kevin A. Thompson

In addition to their costs, the prevailing party in a copyright case may also seek recovery of their attorneys fees, provided that the requirements of the Act are otherwise met. See 17 U.S.C. Section 505, which provides as follows: § 505. Remedies for infringement: Costs and attorney’s fees In any civil action under this title, the court in its discretion may allow the recovery of full costs by or against any party other than the United States or an officer thereof. Except as otherwise pr read more

Full post as published by Cyberlaw Central on April 12, 2010 (boomark / email).