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Is this a good example of a DMCA notice?

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What is the name of your state? (any?) (MN)

I'm trying to toss together a DMCA notice to have some pictures removed from a web host, which were reproduced without permission. These are actual copyrighted photos, and damages CAN be proven in court for their illegal usage.

To whom it may concern,

I [insert name here] am an authorized agent of [company name] owner of the copyrights of the images listed below.

You can contact me at [Full Name] [company address] [phone number] [email address].

I was made aware that following images are viewable on [exact website location] and as the authorized agent of [company name who holds copyrights] we have NOT authorized these images to be viewable in this manor, and demand they be removed from public viewing.

I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above on the infringing web pages is not authorized by the registered copyright and by the law.

I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the authorized agent acting on behalf of the copyright owner of an exclusive right that is infringed.

[Electronic signature]

[full name here]

Thanks in advance guys!

--Dave.
 


The Occultist

Senior Member
I'm sure it'll serve its purpose. If you see no results from sending it to the site owner, make sure it's also sent to the webhost, who is legally obligated (and will comply to make sure they are not liable) to make sure they are removed upon receiving notice.
 
Thank you :)

I changed the wording slightly, to point to where the original images are located so whomever is reviewing the document can verify it.

--Dave.
 

divgradcurl

Senior Member
As long as your letter contains these things:

(3) Elements of notification. -

(A) To be effective under this subsection, a notification of claimed infringement must be a written communication provided to the designated agent of a service provider that includes substantially the following:

(i) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

(ii) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.

(iii) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material.

(iv) Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted.

(v) A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

(vi) A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

and you send it to the webhost's registered agent, you are good to go.
 

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