What's the statute of limitations for copyright lawsuits in Texas?

[illuminotme]

What is the statute of limitations for copyright infringement in Texas?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by illuminotme:
What is the statute of limitations for copyright infringement in Texas?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

I realize Texas is a big State, and that all things usually revolve around that Great State. However, in this case, there's only one thing bigger . . . and that Federal Law. Copyright and Patent laws are Federal and not State laws. Call a patent attorney and you'll get your answer.

A big HOWDY to the Lone Star !! Don't forget the Alamo (car rental agency, that is)

IAAL




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[illuminotme]

Howdy IAAL!
I had posted this same query in more detailed terms earlier, but got no bites! So, I simplified it, in hopes for a response. You bit! Hmmm...lets think about that again....posted a query...no replies...reduced the words and posted again...got a hit!

Hmmm......no comment.

(wink)

I truly do appreciate your help.


Follwing is my prior query:

What is the statute of limitations for copyright infringement in Texas? (US Dist Court,
Northern Dist of Texas, Dallas div)

Can I be sued today, for an alleged infringement of copyright that occured in 2/95?

The alleged infringement was the offering of appearances of copyrighted character
"knock-offs" at private events.


<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE:
My response:

I realize Texas is a big State, and that all things usually revolve around that Great State. However, in this case, there's only one thing bigger . . . and that Federal Law. Copyright and Patent laws are Federal and not State laws. Call a patent attorney and you'll get your answer.

A big HOWDY to the Lone Star !! Don't forget the Alamo (car rental agency, that is)

IAAL

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[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

I know ! Isn't that weird?

IAAL


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[Tracey]

Copyright law is given in Title 17 of the US Code. It doesn't matter which district you're in - all federal courts apply the same law. drumroll please.........


TITLE 17 - COPYRIGHTS

CHAPTER 5 - COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND REMEDIES

Sec. 507. Limitations on actions

-STATUTE-

(a) Criminal Proceedings. - Except as expressly provided otherwise in this title, no criminal proceeding shall be maintained under the provisions of this title unless it is commenced within 5 years after the cause of action arose.

(b) Civil Actions. - No civil action shall be maintained under the provisions of this title unless it is commenced within three years after the claim accrued.

You're safe from a lawsuit 3 years after the last incident of infringement.


Tracey


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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws.

[This message has been edited by Tracey (edited April 21, 2000).]