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Copyright small claims court : The Indicator from Planet Money A new alternative to federal court for copyright holders may provide an inexpensive route towards justice for small businesses. But is cheaper, better? How well will it work?

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Copyright small claims court

Sally Herships

Copyright small claims court

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For Angela Jarman, justice may finally be served. The artist makes fairy wings and says files of her clip art were used without a credit.

Up until a month ago, Jarman would likely have been forced to take her case to federal court which can cost hundreds of thousands. But now she's trying something new - the Copyright Claims Board at the Library of Congress. She doesn't need a lawyer and it's far cheaper. How well will it work?

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