“ In implementing paragraph (1) , the Sentencing Commission shall ensure that the guidelines provide for consideration of the retail value and quantity of the items with respect to which the crime against intellectual property was committed. Sec. 3. Infringement of United States. Section 1498 (b) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking “remedy of the owner of such copyright shall be by action” and inserting “action which may be brought for such infringement shall be an action by the copyright owner”. ”

“ During preparation of the presentence report pursuant to Rule 32 (c) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, victims of the offense shall be permitted to submit, and the probation officer shall receive, a victim impact statement that identifies the victim of the offense and the extent and scope of the injury and loss suffered by the victim, including the estimated economic impact of the offense on that victim. `` (2) Persons permitted to submit victim impact statements shall include— `` (A) producers and sellers of legitimate goods or services affected by conduct involved in the offense ”

“ Approved December 16, 1997.
Legislative History H.R. 2265 HOUSE REPORTS: No. 105-339 (Comm. on the Judiciary) CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 143 (1997) : Nov. 4, considered and passed House. Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate. ”