Copyright Act 2021 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Copyright in Works
158. Joinder and costs
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exclusive licensee
“exclusive licence” and “exclusive licensee” have the meanings given by section 103;
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the party that brought the action may proceed with the action without joining the other party as a claimant or adding the other party as a defendant.
If the other party is added as a defendant, that other party is not liable for any costs in the action unless that other party files and serves a notice of intention to contest or not contest the claim and takes part in the proceedings.
party
“party” means the copyright owner or the exclusive licensee, as the case may be.