Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy: Supreme Court Allows Retrospective Copyright Damages Beyond 3 Years Based on Discovery Rule
IP Intelligence
JUNE 3, 2024
Nealy was incarcerated for drug-related offenses from 1989 to 2008 and from 2012 to 2015. In 2008, unbeknownst to Nealy, Butler entered into an agreement with Warner Chappell Music Inc. Nealy sought damages for alleged copyright infringement dating back to 2008 – 10 years before he filed suit.
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