What is an ‘injunction’?

An injunction is a legal order that a judge or court issues in a lawsuit. In art law, an injunction is a court order that requires someone to stop doing something or to start doing something. Injunctions are typically used to prevent a defendant from continuing to violate an artist’s rights, such as copyrights or trademarks. In Washington, an injunction can be requested by a plaintiff from a court. Once issued, the injunction requires the defendant to stop certain activities, such as using another artist’s copyrighted material without permission, or to require the defendant to take a certain action, such as paying the plaintiff damages for their intellectual property rights violation. Injunctions can be temporary or permanent depending on the situation. A temporary injunction is usually granted while the case is ongoing. A permanent injunction may be granted if the court finds that the defendant has violated the plaintiffs rights and will continue to do so in the future. Injunctions are an effective way to protect the rights of an artist. If a defendant is found to be in violation of an artist’s rights and is unwilling to comply, an injunction acts as a powerful tool to stop them from continuing to do so.

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