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Perspective

Nov. 22, 2013

Clarifying the copyright infringement statute of limitations

The 9th Circuit has issued a clear warning that copyright owners should heed. By Audrey A. Millemann


By Audrey A. Millemann


The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a clear warning that copyright owners should heed. In Seven Arts Filmed Entertainment, Ltd. v. Content Media Corp. PLC, 2013 DJDAR 14862 (9th Cir. Nov. 5, 2013), the 9th Circuit held that a claim of copyright infringement based on disputed ownership would be time-barred if a freestanding ownership claim would be time-barred. This was an issue of first impression in this circuit.

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