What happens when you in 2005 for infringements that you didn't know about running from 1992 through 2004? Usually, the three-year statute of limitations of the Copyright Act will preclude you from a remedy. 17 USC 507(b). But what if the infringements were secret and concealed from you as a trade secret?
I wrote about the Graham v Haughey case here . End result, infringer whacked for 20 million clams.
But do you get prejudgment interest? Another $4.2 million smackers, the May 12 decision below. The $20 million judgment below that.
Graham v Haughey - Prejudgment Interest Granted on Old "Secret" Infringements
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