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Copyright holders can claim damages for copyright infringements that occurred years or even decades ago, the U.S. Supreme Court has clarified. In a majority decision, the Court rejected the lower court's argument that there's a three-year time limit for damages. Older claims are fair game, as long as the lawsuit is filed within three years of 'discovering' an infringement.

A copy of the Supreme Court Decision, written by Justice Elena Kagan, is available here

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[–] [email protected] 97 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Hmm, need to figure out how I can trace my lineage back to the first recorded musician so that I can trademark some chords then go after every record label to have ever existed.

Then I'll try to track down the first ever written script so I can go after the movie industry next

[–] [email protected] 50 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You’re missing the most important element. Disgustingly large pile of money that you can use to drag out a suit until the other end folds.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Just send letters en masses to smaller players who can't afford lawyers. Use those payments to hire lawyers to go after influencers and the next rung up... Use those payouts to hire even more lawyers, etc

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

I WAS THE FIRST TO ADD A 9 TO A C NOW EVERY ACOUSTIC COVER FROM 1988 TO 2004 OWES ME $6