2020 US Code
Title 17 - Copyrights
Chapter 15 - Copyright Small Claims
Sec. 1509 - Relationship to other district court actions

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Citation 17 U.S.C. § 1509 (2020)
Section Name §1509. Relationship to other district court actions
Section Text

(a) Stay of District Court Proceedings.—Subject to section 1507(b), a district court of the United States shall issue a stay of proceedings or such other relief as the court determines appropriate with respect to any claim brought before the court that is already the subject of a pending or active proceeding before the Copyright Claims Board.

(b) Alternative Dispute Resolution Process.—A proceeding before the Copyright Claims Board under this chapter shall qualify as an alternative dispute resolution process under section 651 of title 28 for purposes of referral of eligible cases by district courts of the United States upon the consent of the parties.

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(Added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Q, title II, §212(b), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2198.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 17 - COPYRIGHTS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 17 - COPYRIGHTS
CHAPTER 15 - COPYRIGHT SMALL CLAIMS
Sec. 1509 - Relationship to other district court actions
Contains section 1509
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 134 Stat. 2198
Public Law References Public Law 116-260
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