17 U.S.C. § 1202: Copyright management information

Citation: 17 U.S.C. § 1202

Type: Statute

Jurisdiction: Federal

Issuing body: U.S. Congress

Status: In force

Section 1202 prohibits intentionally removing or altering copyright management information, such as author or license information, and distributing copies knowing that information was removed. Statutory damages of $2,500 to $25,000 per violation apply under section 1203.

Related guides.

• Software, Website, and Digital Content Disputes

Sources.

• Cornell LII: 17 U.S.C. § 1202

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