Circuit split · intellectual property law
Whether the equitable doctrine of laches may bar a copyright infringement claim filed within the statute of limitations
1 federal appellate case on this question, each acknowledging the disagreement in its own words.
- Peter Letterese & Associates, Inc. v. World Institute of Scientology Enterprises, International533 F3D 1287
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals · July 8, 2008
“The question whether the equitable doctrine of laches may bar a claim for copyright infringement that was filed within the statute of limitations has generated a circuit split and is a question of first impression in this circuit.” — Acknowledges a circuit split
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The other side of the split
Decisions the acknowledging court(s) named as the opposing or joined side, quoted in the acknowledging opinion's own words.
- Discussed · S.D.N.Y.Haas v. Leo Feist, Inc.234 F. 105
- Discussed · 5th Cir.Prather v. Neva Paperbacks, Inc.446 F.2d 338
What the split turns on
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