Answer to Copyright Infringement Complaint

An Answer to a Copyright Infringement Complaint is a legal document filed by a defendant in response to a complaint alleging copyright infringement. The answer typically admits or denies each allegation in the complaint and raises any affirmative defenses or counterclaims that the defendant may have. Common defenses to copyright infringement include fair use, independent creation, license or permission, statute of limitations, and invalidity of the copyright. The answer may also include a request for dismissal of the complaint, a demand for a jury trial, or a request for attorney’s fees and costs. The filing of an answer is required within a specific time frame after service of the complaint and failure to do so may result in a default judgment against the defendant. A well-crafted Answer to a Copyright Infringement Complaint can help to preserve the defendant’s rights, challenge the plaintiff’s claims, and set the stage for a favorable resolution of the dispute.