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Form 31B.13 Order For / Return Of Recordings, Articles Or Devices / Damages - Copyright And Related Rights Act 2000, / Section 257(10) / Section 257(12)
Form 31B.13 is a court application to order the return of recordings, articles, devices or to claim damages under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, sections 257(10) and 257(12). Use it when you need a court order to retrieve copyrighted material or seek compensation.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31B.13 Order For / Return Of Recordings, Articles Or Devices / Damages - Copyright And Related Rights Act 2000, / Section 257(10) / Section 257(12)
Form 31B.13 is a court application to order the return of recordings, articles, devices or to claim damages under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, sections 257(10) and 257(12). Use it when you need a court order to retrieve copyrighted material or seek compensation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not specifying whether you seek return of the item or monetary damages.
- 2Leaving out the specific section of the Act
- 3Failing to attach proof of ownership
- 4Incorrect court registry selection
- 5Missing the filing fee
Plain English
If someone has kept a copy of your copyrighted work or equipment and you want the court to make them give it back or pay you, you fill out this form. It tells the court what you want and why you’re entitled to it under the 2000 Act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form as soon as you become aware of the breach, typically before any limitation period expires (usually six years for copyright infringement).
- 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 to get back a specific copyrighted recording or device.
- When you are claiming damages for breach of sections 257(10) or 257(12).
- If the other party refuses to return the material voluntarily.
- When you have documentary evidence of ownership and infringement.
- If you are acting on behalf of a collective rights organisation.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Simple return request without damages
Only asks for return, no compensation
✓ Verify you do not need damages before using 31B.12
Infringement claim without specific item
General injunction request
✓ Use when you want to stop further copying, not retrieve a specific copy
Application for statutory damages only
No return, only monetary award
✓ Ensure you have evidence of loss
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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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Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
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