Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 17 : Section 505


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
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.



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