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Warner Chappell Music Inc v Nealy

601 U.S. 327 (2024)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Under the Copyright Act's discovery rule, a timely plaintiff may recover damages for infringing acts occurring beyond the three-year limitations window.

Key Principle

Copyright Act damages not limited by statute of limitations when discovery rule applies; timely-filed claims can recover for acts outside 3-year window

Area of Law

ip

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