Federal · Title 17 — Copyrights

17 U.S.C. § 507: Limitations on actions

Civil

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This statute sets time limits for filing criminal proceedings (5 years) and civil actions (3 years) under the title, unless other provisions state different deadlines.

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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. No civil action shall be maintained under the provisions of this title unless it is commenced within three years after the claim accrued.

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