Copyright Confidence: Prefiling Considerations in Copyright Litigation

Review a quick reference checklist for prefiling considerations in a copyright litigation. This checklist covers available claims, court expertise, applicable rules, representation, proper parties, personal jurisdiction and venue, timing, the registration requirement, and the statute of limitations.

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