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Form 31B.6 Order For Delivery Up - Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 260
This is an Order For Delivery Up form (31B.6) under the Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 260. You use it when you need a court order compelling someone to hand over copyrighted material or related rights content.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31B.6 Order For Delivery Up - Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 260
This is an Order For Delivery Up form (31B.6) under the Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 260. You use it when you need a court order compelling someone to hand over copyrighted material or related rights content.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you cite Section 260 of the Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, accurately on the form.
- 2Failing to name the specific copyrighted work.
- 3Incorrectly identifying the infringing party (the person/entity who must deliver).
- 4Not detailing *what* is being delivered up (e.g., physical copy vs. digital file).
- 5Omitting reference to Section 260 of the relevant Act.
Plain English
Simply put, this document is used to force someone to give up something that is protected by copyright in Ireland. If someone refuses to return a book, music file, or piece of software they owe you, you use this form to ask the Courts Service for an official order. This ensures the item gets delivered to you.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline mentioned in the title alone. Submit this as soon as delivery up becomes necessary following an infringement or refusal by the other party.
- 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
- You need a formal court order to force someone to give up copyrighted material.
- The content being requested falls under rights protected by the Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000.
- Use this when simpler demands or letters haven't resulted in compliance.
- It is specifically tied to Section 260 of that Act.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need an order for a specific piece of music/film
If the asset isn't strictly 'related rights' content or the scope is different
✓ Check if your request fits Section 260 precisely.
Need to prove ownership in general (not just delivery up)
This form focuses on compelling handover, not just proving title.
✓ Confirm the specific relief you seek from the court.
Dealing with a breach of contract relating to copyright
If the dispute is contractual rather than statutory infringement under S.260
✓ Verify if your case requires a damages award alongside delivery up.
Need an order against a company registration issue
Not confirmed in official source
✓ While related, this form is specifically for copyright/related rights matters.
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline mentioned in the title alone. Submit this as soon as delivery up becomes necessary following an infringement or refusal by the other party.
Before you submit
- 1All parties involved (applicant and respondent) must be clearly identified.
- 2The exact nature of the copyrighted material must be described (e.g., 'Song X', 'Film Y').
- 3A clear statement detailing *why* delivery up is required must be provided.
- 4Ensure you have attached supporting evidence proving your rights under the Act.
- 5Check that the court details and case number fields are correctly filled out.
- 6Signatures of the applicant/representative must be present.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 31B.6 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Attach supporting documentation proving your copyright or related rights.
- 3Determine the correct court where this order needs to be sought.
- 4File the form with the relevant Court Registry (or via the Courts Service online portal if available).
- 5Pay any required filing fee listed on the form or specified by the court clerk.
Known limitations
- 1This form only asks for 'Delivery Up'; it does not automatically grant damages.
- 2The scope of delivery up must relate directly to rights covered under Section 260.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The required court jurisdiction may vary based on the type of copyright involved.
- 4It is not a substitute for initiating a full civil claim.
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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->This is the standard Order For Delivery Up form under Section 260 of the Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000. Its validity rests on its proper completion and acceptance by the relevant court.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the exact date of the current version stamp on the document.
- Check if any specific court jurisdiction requirements (e.g., Dublin Circuit Court) have changed formatting.
- Confirm the reference to 'Section 260' is correctly cited.
- Review wording related to 'Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000'.
- Ensure there are no new fields added for electronic filing requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 31B.6
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000
- SRCSpecific Section Cited: Section 260
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current filing fee amount.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for a simple notice of infringement; this demands a *court order*.
Failing to specify which part of the Act (S. 260) applies when other sections might also be relevant.
Not clearly defining what 'delivery up' means in your case (e.g., source files vs. physical copies).
Assuming filing it automatically starts litigation; you must follow service rules.
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