---
kind: "section"
citation: "37 C.F.R. § 226.3"
title: "37"
number: "226.3"
heading: "Effect of counterclaims on a smaller claims proceeding."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/37/226.3"
---

# §226.3. Effect of counterclaims on a smaller claims proceeding.


Where a claimant has chosen to proceed via a smaller claims proceeding, a respondent only may assert a counterclaim that seeks total monetary relief of $5,000 or less (exclusive of attorneys' fees or costs). Any permissible counterclaims asserted by a respondent shall be adjudicated under the procedures set forth in this part.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 17 U.S.C. 702, 1510.

### Source

Source: 87 FR 30085, May 17, 2022, unless otherwise noted.