SB 332
Prohibits the making of a bad-faith claim or assertion of copyright infringement. (BDR 52-699)
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits making false or misleading claims about copyright infringement, classifying such actions as deceptive trade practices. It establishes a civil cause of action for individuals harmed by these bad-faith assertions, allowing them to seek equitable relief, actual damages, attorney’s fees, and potentially exemplary damages. The bill also outlines factors considered when determining if a claim is made in bad faith and provides a mechanism for courts to award attorney’s fees to prevailing defendants who were not acting in good faith.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.