U.S. Supreme Court Expands Copyright Damage Claims Beyond Three-Year Limit

In a significant development this year, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that copyright plaintiffs can now seek damages for periods exceeding the traditional three-year limit. This decision has sparked extensive discussions among legal professionals about the potential implications and duration of this new legal landscape. Additionally, the Second Circuit has delivered a ruling that effectively shuts down a free digital library, further shaping the copyright landscape of 2024. These decisions have been highlighted as some of the most impactful copyright rulings of the year. More details can be found in Law360’s featured coverage on these pivotal cases.