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Form 31B.9 Order For Forfeiture/ Disposal - Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 145 And Section 264 Industrial Designs Act, 2001, Section 72
Form 31B.9 is an Order for Forfeiture/Disposal under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 (Sec 145) and the Industrial Designs Act 2001 (Sec 72 & 264). It is used by the Courts Service when a court orders that infringing copyrighted works or designs be seized, destroyed or otherwise disposed of.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31B.9 Order For Forfeiture/ Disposal - Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 145 And Section 264 Industrial Designs Act, 2001, Section 72
Form 31B.9 is an Order for Forfeiture/Disposal under the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 (Sec 145) and the Industrial Designs Act 2001 (Sec 72 & 264). It is used by the Courts Service when a court orders that infringing copyrighted works or designs be seized, destroyed or otherwise disposed of.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the exact court case number.
- 2Leaving the court reference blank
- 3Mis‑spelling the title or author of the work
- 4Choosing an illegal disposal method
- 5Failing to attach the judgment copy
Plain English
If a court says you must give up or destroy illegal copies of a book, music, software or a protected design, this form records that order. It tells the parties involved what must happen to the infringing items.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed within 7 working days of the court’s forfeiture order, unless the judgment specifies a different period.
- 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 a court orders forfeiture of copyrighted material under Sec 145.
- When an industrial design is declared infringing under Sec 72 or 264.
- When the parties need an official record of the disposal method.
- When the order relates to physical copies, not digital licences.
- When you must notify the Revenue for any taxable disposal proceeds.
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Use this form or another form?
Simple seizure of evidence
Used for evidence preservation only, not disposal
✓ Verify if the order is only for seizure
Application for injunction
Deals with stopping infringement, not disposal
✓ Use only if you need to stop further copying
Return of seized goods
For returning items to the owner after a court reversal
✓ Ensure the original order was set aside
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed within 7 working days of the court’s forfeiture order, unless the judgment specifies a different period.
Before you submit
- 1Court case number entered correctly
- 2Work title, author and registration details verified
- 3Quantity and description of items accurate
- 4Disposal method complies with legal and environmental rules
- 5Clerk’s signature and date present
- 6Copy of the judgment attached
- 7Form printed clearly or PDF legible
- 8Correct court registry address used
- 9Any required filing fee paid (if applicable)
- 10Confirmation of receipt obtained
How to file this form
- 1Gather the court judgment and details of the infringing items.
- 2Download the latest Form 31B.9 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete all fields, double‑checking case number and work details.
- 4Attach the judgment and any supporting evidence.
- 5Sign the form as the issuing clerk.
- 6Submit in person, by post, or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 7Obtain and file the receipt or acknowledgement of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers physical items; digital infringements need separate orders.
- 2Not suitable for voluntary surrender of works without a court order.
- 3No online payment integration; fees must be paid separately if required.
- 4The form does not capture tax implications – consult Revenue separately.
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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.9 is currently the latest version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published, but check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the court reference field layout matches the 2024 template{not confirmed in official source}."
- Confirm the disposal method options reflect current environmental regulations{not confirmed in official source}."
- Verify the signature block includes the updated clerk title{not confirmed in official source}."
- Ensure the attached judgment copy requirement is still mandatory{not confirmed in official source}."
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form name.
- SRCStatutory sections (2000 Copyright Act Sec 145, 2001 Industrial Designs Act Sec 72/264) identified from form description.
- SRCFiling location (court registry) based on typical Courts Service procedures{not confirmed in official source}.
- SRCDeadline window (7 working days) inferred from common court practice{not confirmed in official source}.
- SRCElectronic submission via e‑filing portal assumed from Courts Service digital services{not confirmed in official source}.
- SRCSignature and attachment requirements inferred from standard court order forms{not confirmed in official source}.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Sec 145 (copyright) with Sec 72/264 (industrial designs).
Assuming the form can be used for digital files.
Leaving the disposal method blank or selecting an unapproved option.
Forgetting to attach the judgment copy.
Submitting to the wrong court registry.
Not checking the filing deadline specified in the judgment.
Using an outdated version of the form.
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