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# Does General Liability Cover Copyright Infringement?

Usually not. CGL has only a narrow exception for certain copyright, trade dress, or slogan claims in an advertisement.

CGL does not provide broad copyright protection. Its standard Coverage B wording excludes many copyright claims, with a limited exception for certain infringement in an advertisement; claims involving software, products, books, photos, or client work may fall outside it.

Check the exact intellectual-property exclusion and exception, plus any media or professional liability coverage. Confirm which works, services, and defense costs are covered.

## Related Questions

- [Does General Liability Cover Trademark Infringement?](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/general-liability/does-general-liability-cover-trademark-infringement)
- [Does General Liability Cover Patent Infringement?](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/general-liability/does-general-liability-cover-patent-infringement)
- [Does General Liability Cover Intellectual Property?](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/general-liability/does-general-liability-cover-intellectual-property)
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## Related Coverage

- [General liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/general-liability)
- [Intellectual property](https://spot.insure/coverage/intellectual-property)
- [Media liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/media)

## Sources

1. [Commercial general liability insurance](https://www.iii.org/article/commercial-general-liability-insurance). Insurance Information Institute; What commercial general liability insurance covers; Coverage A, B and C; Additional liability coverages to consider. Accessed 2026-09-25.
2. [Commercial General Liability Coverage Form, CG 00 01 12 07](https://www.hiscox.com/documents/partner-agent/specimen_forms/GL_Form.pdf). ISO; specimen hosted by Hiscox; Coverage A I.A pp.1–5; Coverage B I.B pp.6–7; Who Is An Insured II pp.9–10; Limits III p.10; Conditions IV pp.10–12; Definitions V pp.12–16. Accessed 2026-09-25.

More answers: [General Liability Insurance FAQ](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/general-liability).

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