23/08/2023
โผ๏ธPlease note that Kabarli Bidi designs are protected under copyright law and we will pursue legal action.
The consequences of copyright infringement
Infringement of copyright is using another individualโs intellectual property, creations or publications without their permission. Increased social sharing and access, has also increased the likelihood of infringement. But be aware, the violation of copyright laws, intentionally or not, can result in legal actions.
What happens if you are found guilty? An Australian court can award a number of different types of final orders
Damages
This is payment of money to compensate for the infringement. The amount of damages to be paid is based on the amount that the copyright owner would have been able to charge for the use of the material. An account of profits
This is payment of any profits that the infringer has made from using the work. A court cannot award both damages and an account of profits; a copyright owner must ask for one or the other.
For corporations the financial penalty can be up to $585,000. Individuals may face financial penalties of up to $117,000 and 5 years of imprisonment.โผ๏ธ
