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17 U.S.C. § 503

Remedies for infringement: Impounding and disposition of infringing articles

United States · Title 17 — COPYRIGHTS · Status: effective

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17 U.S.C. § 503, Remedies for infringement: Impounding and disposition of infringing articles, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/448512
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At any time while an action under this title is pending, the court may order the impounding, on such terms as it may deem reasonable—

Legislative history

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 94-553(S. 22)1976-10-19
    An Act for the general revision of the Copyright Law, title 17 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally
  • Amended byPub. L. 110-403(S. 3325)2008-10-13
    Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008
    House: 381–41Senate: no recorded tally
  • Amended byPub. L. 111-295(S. 3689)2010-12-09
    Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010
    House: 385–0Senate: no recorded tally