What Are The Penalties/charges If You Infringe The Copyright Act?

Posted by Copyright Law Enquirer on July 10th, 2009 at 04:23am

Damages, punitive damages, and possible criminal prosecution.

3 Comments for What Are The Penalties/charges If You Infringe The Copyright Act?

1. Songbyrd JPA ✡ Jewish Lawyer | July 10th, 2009 at 8:31 am

It depends entirely on what the infringed person/organisation claims.
It is likely to be a fine for the offence and damages to the offended party.
The damages could be anything from a few quid to hundreds of thousands depending on what was infringed.
2. John T | July 10th, 2009 at 11:53 am

Depends on the nature and scale of the breach
Forfeiture of the offending items
Civil suit and fines
Prosecution and fine or imprisonment up to 10 years
Loss of any money or property you cannot identify as having obtained legally (lifestyle offence)
3. arbiter | July 10th, 2009 at 12:39 pm

jail