17 U.S.C. § 505

Current through P.L. 118-40 (published on www.congress.gov on 03/01/2024)
Section 505 - Remedies for infringement: Costs and attorney's fees

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.

17 U.S.C. § 505

Pub. L. 94-553, title I, §101, Oct. 19, 1976, 90 Stat. 2586.

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

HOUSE REPORT NO. 94-1476Under section 505 the awarding of costs and attorney's fees are left to the court's discretion, and the section also makes clear that neither costs nor attorney's fees can be awarded to or against "the United States or an officer thereof."