Infringing Content Removal
Takedowns across Google, YouTube, Play Store, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram and more.
DMCA Takedown & Infringement Complaints
When someone copies your work or misuses your brand online, a well-built complaint gets reviewed faster, and removed sooner.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) gives copyright owners a formal way to ask online service providers, such as hosts, search engines, social networks and app stores, to remove infringing material. Providers that act promptly on valid notices keep their legal safe harbor, which is why a properly drafted notice matters.
Copyright is not the only issue. Counterfeit listings, cloned apps, impersonating accounts and logo misuse are usually handled through trademark or platform-specific complaint channels. We prepare and file the right complaint in the right place.
Every complaint we prepare is built on evidence: exact URLs, dated screenshots, proof of ownership and a clear description of the infringement.
What a valid DMCA notice includes
Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), a takedown notice needs these six elements. We make sure none is missing.
- Identification of the copyrighted workThe work you own, or a representative list if one notice covers several works.
- Identification of the infringing materialExact URLs or other information reasonably sufficient to locate it.
- Your contact informationName, address, telephone number and email address.
- A good-faith statementThat you believe the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent or the law.
- An accuracy statementThat the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act for the owner.
- A signatureA physical or electronic signature of the owner or authorized agent.
Accuracy matters
Knowingly making a material misrepresentation in a takedown notice can expose the sender to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f). Before filing, we review the facts and flag possible license or fair-use issues, so that you can decide whether to proceed. We do not give legal opinions.
Complaint types we handle
- Copyright infringement (DMCA)
- Trademark infringement
- Counterfeit products
- Impersonation & fake accounts
- Pirated courses & ebooks
- Cloned apps & websites
What’s included
Everything you need, handled properly
Evidence capture
Dated screenshots, URL logs and archived copies that show what was published, where and when.
Ownership documentation
Registrations, licenses, first-publication proof and authorization letters organized for the platform.
Facts & fair-use check
We review the facts and flag fair-use or licensing questions before filing. This is not a legal opinion.
Notice drafting
A complete, platform-ready notice or complaint with every required element.
Submission & follow-up
Filing through the right channel and following up on the platform’s response.
Escalation & records
Escalation to hosts, registrars or other intermediaries if needed, and a log of every URL and outcome.
Our process
How we handle a complaint
Intake & evidence
You send the links and proof of ownership; we capture dated evidence.
Review
We review the facts and flag licensing or fair-use questions before anything is filed.
Draft
We prepare a complete notice or complaint for the right channel.
File
We submit it and confirm the platform has received it.
Follow up
We track the response, answer questions and escalate if needed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the DMCA apply outside the United States?
The DMCA is a U.S. law, but many global platforms accept DMCA-style notices from rights holders anywhere in the world. Where local law or a platform’s process differs, we tailor the complaint to fit.
How fast will the content be removed?
It depends on the platform and the complexity of the case. Some act within days; others take longer or ask for more information. No one can guarantee a timeline or an outcome. We focus on complete, accurate submissions that give reviewers what they need.
Can I file if I only have a trademark, not a copyright?
Yes for trademark issues. Most major platforms have trademark complaint forms that do not involve a DMCA notice. For copyright issues, a registration is not needed to send a DMCA notice, although it helps if the dispute escalates.
What happens if the other side files a counter-notification?
After receiving a counter-notification, the provider generally restores the content in 10 to 14 business days unless it first hears from you that you have filed a court action against the alleged infringer. We can help you understand your options. See our counter-notification service for the other side of the process.
Ready to get started with DMCA & Infringement Complaints?
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