Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California
Hi,
This is related to a copyright infringement case filed against me California court.I am not a US citizen and without an attorney. I sent my answer as a statement of my defense to the court as well as to the plaintiff's attorney.
My question is how can I request the court to hold the hearing or procedures without me and entirely on the basis of my sent answer. I want to know whether ex-parte application would work here and if so, what forms do I need to fill in and send to the court.
Thanks
2 Answers from Attorneys
Copyright infringement carries significant statutory penalties (meaning that the other side does not need to show damages), so you should take this seriously. You should not count on a judge ruling in your favor on the basis of a written statement. It sounds as if you do not understand the law or legal procedure enough to represent yourself, and the procedures you're referring to may not apply in this circumstance. Explaining how to use them or how to respond to a pleading is too complicated for this forum.
If you can not afford a lawyer, some communities have organizations or services that might be able to assist you with the paperwork for minimal cost. You might try California Lawyers for the Arts or a similar organization for a referral. But get some help and get it soon.
Please state the facts leading to filing of the infringement case against you.Only then a proper advice about how you can handle the given situation can be given.
If you are not a US national which country citizenship you have and which is the country of your residence?
Seshadri Srinivasan Esq.
India and International Attorney
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