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Form 31B.10 Notice Of Application For / Return Of Copies, Articles Or Devices / Damages - Copyright And Related Rights Act 2000, / Section 133(10) / Section 133(12)
Form 31B.10 is a notice used in the Courts Service of Ireland to apply for, or request the return of, copies, articles or devices, and to claim damages under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, specifically sections 133(10) and 133(12). It is used when a party needs court‑ordered access to copyrighted material or compensation for its use.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31B.10 Notice Of Application For / Return Of Copies, Articles Or Devices / Damages - Copyright And Related Rights Act 2000, / Section 133(10) / Section 133(12)
Form 31B.10 is a notice used in the Courts Service of Ireland to apply for, or request the return of, copies, articles or devices, and to claim damages under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, specifically sections 133(10) and 133(12). It is used when a party needs court‑ordered access to copyrighted material or compensation for its use.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach clear evidence of the copyrighted work.
- 2Incorrect work description leading to rejection
- 3Missing supporting evidence
- 4Failing to cite the correct statutory section
- 5Late filing beyond limitation period
Plain English
If you need the court to order someone to give you copies of a work, or you want compensation because your copyright was infringed, you fill out this form. It tells the court what you want and why you are entitled to it under the 2000 Act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form as soon as you become aware of the infringement and before any statutory limitation period expires, typically within six years of the act.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you need a court order for copies of a copyrighted work.
- When you are claiming damages under sections 133(10) or 133(12).
- If you have already tried informal resolution and need legal enforcement.
- When the other party refuses to return or provide the requested material.
- For both individuals and corporate copyright owners.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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- Revision date
- 19/10/25
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