R. v. Campbell, (1991) 121 N.B.R.(2d) 404 (PC)

• Judge: Brien, P.C.J.
• Court: Provincial Court of New Brunswick (Canada)
• Case Date: January 08, 1991
• Jurisdiction: New Brunswick
• Citations: (1991), 121 N.B.R.(2d) 404 (PC)

R. v. Campbell (1991), 121 N.B.R.(2d) 404 (PC);

    121 R.N.-B.(2e) 404; 304 A.P.R. 404

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R. v. James Douglas Campbell

Indexed As: R. v. Campbell

New Brunswick Provincial Court

Brien, P.C.J.

January 8, 1991.

Summary :

The accused pleaded guilty to copyright infringement contrary to s. 42(1)(b) of the Copyright Act.

The New Brunswick Provincial Court imposed a $500 fine.

Copyright - Topic 6303

Offences - Sentences, punishments and fines - Fines - A 37 year old accused, during the course of his employment with a corporate employer, arranged for pro­duction and distribution of shirts with a "Bart Simpson" crest - He pleaded guilty to copyright infringement contrary to s. 42(1)(b) of the Copyright Act - Accused did not benefit personally from activity - Detection of activity prevented sales being completed - No previous convictions - Accused co-operative - Small operation - The New Brunswick Provincial Court imposed a $500 fine.

Cases Noticed :

R. v. 401986 Ontario Ltd. (1987), 22 O.A.C. 53 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 7].

Statutes Noticed:

Copyright Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42, sect. 42(1)(b) [para. 1].

Authors and Works Noticed:

Ruby on Sentencing, generally [para. 5].

Counsel:

Unavailable.

This sentencing hearing was held before Brien, P.C.J., of the New Brunswick Provin­cial Court, who delivered the following decision on January 8, 1991.