Section 1009. Civil remedies
(a) Civil Actions. Any interested copyright party injured by a violation
of section 1002 or 1003 may bring a civil action in an appropriate
United States district court against any person for such violation.
(b) Other Civil Actions. Any person injured by a violation of this
chapter may bring a civil action in an appropriate United States
district court for actual damages incurred as a result of such
violation.
(c) Powers of the Court. In an action brought under subsection (a), the
court-
(1) may grant temporary and permanent injunctions on such terms as it
deems reasonable to prevent or restrain such violation;
(2) in the case of a violation of section 1002, or in the case of an
injury resulting from a failure to make royalty payments required by
section 1003, shall award damages under subsection (d);
(3) in its discretion may allow the recovery of costs by or against any
party other than the United States or an officer thereof; and
(4) in its discretion may award a reasonable attorney's fee to the
prevailing party.
(d) Award of Damages.
(1) Damages for section 1002 or 1003 violations.
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