Copyright Act 2021 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Remedies for and Border Enforcement Measures Against Rights Infringements
342. Time for requestor to bring action
Feedback & supportSubject to this section, where goods are seized under Subdivision (2) or (3), an infringement action in relation to the seized goods must be brought (whether by the requestor or any other entitled person) within the time specified in the notice to bring action.
infringement
“infringement” means an infringement of copyright for which the copyright owner and the exclusive licensee of the copyright have concurrent rights of action;
The requestor or any other person entitled to bring an infringement action in relation to the seized goods may apply to the Director‑General for an extension of time, and the Director‑General may grant the extension if the Director‑General is satisfied that it is reasonable.
An extension of time —
starts on the expiry of the time specified in the notice to bring action; and
must be for the prescribed period.
An application must be made —
in writing; and
before the expiry of the time specified in the notice to bring action.
The Director‑General must decide on an application within 2 working days after the application is made.
However, a decision may not be made on an application after the expiry of the period specified in the notice to bring action.