### Question
How does COPYRIGHT SMALL CLAIMS define counterclaimant?


### Answer
Under *17 U.S.C. § 1501*, **counterclaimant** is defined as:

> a respondent in a proceeding before the Copyright Claims Board that—


(A) asserts a permissible counterclaim under section 1504(c)(4) against the claimant in the proceeding

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 1501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-COPYRIGHT SMALL CLAIMS**

