Intellectual Property in Uzbekistan (Compensation instead of Indemnification)
According to a Law №. LRU-959 dated 09.10.2024 "On amendments and additions to certain legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with further improvement of the system of legal protection of intellectual property", a copyright holder may request a violator to pay a compensation instead of indemnification (damages), for the illegal use of intellectual property objects.
Compensation amount could vary from 7.500.000 to 375.000.000 UZS (approx. from 585 to 29.000 USD), depending on different circumstances.
In this case, compensation is paid regardless of the fact of causing any damages (losses).