我国知识产权法定赔偿适用之问题及破解

The Problem and Resolution of Statutory Damages Under Intellectual Property

绝大多数的知识产权侵权案件采用法定赔偿方法确定赔偿数额,由此带来的问题是:适用前提虚化、酌定情节泛化,且同案不同判现象突出,还存在重复赔偿情况。正确适用法定赔偿需规范法官自由裁量权的行使,调整适用条件,恰当分配举证责任,在确定赔偿数额时,将侵权人的主观过错作为考量因素,强化法定赔偿的惩罚功能,但同时应避免重复赔偿。

In intellectual property cases,it is often difficult to determine the exact amount of damages.Statutory damages are often calculated as a multiple of the price for the use of the property.In fact,statutory damages are applied to the vast majority of intellectual property damages in China.There are some problems associated with the application of statutory damages including vague application standards,using different standards and procedures for similar cases,providing multiple compensation for the same cause of action,etc.In order to resolve these problems,judges must revise the conditions for statutory damages,especially those concerning subjective determinations,burdens of proof,and discretion.Additionally,the function of punitive compensation should be permitted when statutory damages are granted.