17 U.S.C. § 505 — Remedies for infringement: Costs and attorney’s fees

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This section addresses Remedies for infringement: Costs and attorney’s fees. Its specific rules, powers, duties, limits, and definitions are set out in the provisions below.

In any civil action under this title, the court in its discretion can allow the recovery of full costs by or against any party other than the United States or an officer of it. Except as otherwise provided by this title, the court can also award a reasonable attorney’s fee to the prevailing party as part of the costs.

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In any civil action under this title, the court in its discretion may allow the recovery of full costs by or against any party other than the United States or an officer thereof. Except as otherwise provided by this title, the court may also award a reasonable attorney’s fee to the prevailing party as part of the costs.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 94–553, title I, § 101, Oct. 19, 1976, 90 Stat. 2586.)

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1976Enacted · Pub. L. 94-553 · 90 Stat. 2586

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