Supreme Court of the United States

Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy

May 9, 2024601 U.S. 366

Summary

The Supreme Court affirmed the Eleventh Circuit, holding that a copyright plaintiff who brings a timely claim—under the discovery rule—may recover damages for infringements regardless of when the infringements occurred. The Court declined to impose a separate three‑year damages bar and left the question of whether the discovery rule itself is valid for future resolution.