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Form 31B.3 Order Authorising Seizure And Detention Of Goods - Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 256(1)
Form 31B.3 is an Order Authorising Seizure and Detention of Goods under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, Section 256(1). It is used by the courts to permit seizure of infringing material.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31B.3 Order Authorising Seizure And Detention Of Goods - Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 256(1)
Form 31B.3 is an Order Authorising Seizure and Detention of Goods under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, Section 256(1). It is used by the courts to permit seizure of infringing material.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the judgment reference, which can invalidate the seizure.
- 2Incorrect description of goods
- 3Wrong case number or parties
- 4Missing judge’s signature
- 5Failing to attach the judgment copy
Plain English
If a court decides that copyrighted items need to be taken away, this form records the official order. It tells the enforcement officer what can be seized and for how long.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed as soon as possible after the judgment, typically within 7 days, to allow the bailiff to act lawfully.
- 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
- Use when a court orders seizure of copyrighted material.
- Do not use for civil debt recovery – different form applies.
- Applicable for both physical and digital goods.
- Required when the seizure is to be executed by a bailiff.
- Use instead of a general preservation order if copyright is the issue.
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Debt recovery
For monetary claims, not goods
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Preservation of evidence
Holds evidence without seizure
✓ Use if you only need to freeze assets
Application for search warrant
Pre‑seizure investigation
✓ Use only if you need a search before seizure
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed as soon as possible after the judgment, typically within 7 days, to allow the bailiff to act lawfully.
Before you submit
- 1Judgment copy attached.
- 2Case number matches the court file.
- 3All parties listed correctly.
- 4Goods description is specific and accurate.
- 5Judge’s signature present.
- 6Clerk’s signature and date included.
- 7Correct form version used.
- 8Signed copies retained for records.
- 9Envelope addressed to the right court registry.
How to file this form
- 1Print the current Form 31B.3 from the Courts Service portal.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment.
- 4Obtain the required signatures.
- 5Place the form in a labelled envelope.
- 6Deliver to the appropriate court registry in person or by post.
- 7Ask for a receipt or acknowledgement of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers seizure under copyright law, not other IP rights.
- 2Cannot be used for international enforcement without separate procedures.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 4No built‑in fee calculation; fees must be checked{ } separately.
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- 6The form does not include a
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 31B.3 is currently in force with no recent amendments. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the court registry address on the latest form header.
- Check for any updated fee schedule (if applicable).
- Verify the required signature block reflects current officer titles.
- Ensure the space for attaching the judgment reference is still present.
- Review any new guidance notes linked on the Courts Service website.
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
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