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As we reported last week<\/a>, intellectual property disputes can now be resolved using the small claims track in the Patents County Court (PCC), following a Government announcement of a \u2018simpler and easier’ system last month.<\/p>\n

Photographers can pursue damages for breach of copyright, for up to \u00a35,000, without even appointing a lawyer.<\/p>\n

However, there are a few bureaucratic hoops photographers will need to jump through when making a claim.<\/p>\n

AP asked media law firm Swan Turton to spell out the process that copyright claimants should follow.<\/p>\n

\n Step One<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

\u2018Before issuing a claim, the photographer should comply with the Practice Direction-Pre-Action Conduct which can be found HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Annex A gives guidance on the protocol to follow in these cases.’<\/p>\n

\n Step Two<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

\u2018If the matter can’t be settled, then the correct form to issue a claim is the N1 which can be downloaded as a PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018The form should be completed and either handed in or posted to the Rolls Building (see address below) with the appropriate court fee<\/a>, based on the value of the claim.’<\/p>\n

Swan Turton adds: \u2018Please note that the photographer must state in the Particulars of Claim that he\/she would like the claim to be allocated to the small claims track.’<\/p>\n

Step three: Where to post form<\/strong><\/p>\n

The completed N1 claim form should be sent to:<\/p>\n

PCC Small Claims Track, The Patents County Court, The Rolls Building, 7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1NL.<\/p>\n

However, adds Swan Turton, photographers should be aware that, while the court administration is run from the Rolls Building, hearings for the small claims track are a held at the Thomas More Building, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London WC2A 2LL.<\/p>\n

\u2022 General guidance for those wanting to make a claim using the small claims track can be viewed HERE <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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