What constitutes the “flagrancy of infringement” in statutory damages?
Flagrancy refers to how blatant or obvious the violation of copyright was. The court considers this factor when deciding the amount of statutory damages to award. More flagrant violations usually result in higher damage awards to deter similar conduct. This consideration is part of Section 216.1 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. “(2) The flagrancy of the infringement; … In awarding statutory damages, the court may consider the following factors:” January 8, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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