Which of the following is NOT a possible penalty for copyright infringement?
Payment of actual or statutory damages to the copyright holder |
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An injunction barring further use of the copyrighted material |
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Criminal fines |
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Punitive damages |
The correct option is - Punitive damages
The U.S Copyright Act does not provide for punitive damages in cases of copyright infringement; however, in recent years a debate has arisen as to whether punitive damages may be awarded in addition to actual damages and profits under the Copyright Act (Marketa Trimble, 2009).
Penalties for copyright infringement are:
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