The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), enacted in 1998, is a U.S. law designed to address copyright issues related to online content. It equips copyright holders with the necessary tools to combat digital piracy and unauthorized use, while also offering protections for internet service providers (ISPs) from liability for user-generated content, provided they follow certain procedures. In today’s digital environment, safeguarding intellectual property and adhering to legal requirements is essential. At Ava Li Law PLLC, we offer DMCA Management Services to help you protect your creative assets and ensure compliance with DMCA regulations, keeping your business legally secure in the digital space.
Our Services
- Issuing Notices: Helping copyright holders draft and send formal DMCA takedown notices to websites, platforms, or service providers that are hosting infringing content.
- Platform Communication: Managing the process with platforms such as YouTube, eBay, or social media to ensure swift removal of unauthorized material.
- Safe Harbor Setup: Assisting website operators and service providers in establishing the required procedures to maintain safe harbor protection, ensuring they are not held liable for user-generated content if they respond properly to infringement claims.
- DMCA Agent Designation: Helping businesses file the necessary paperwork with the U.S. Copyright Office to designate a DMCA agent to handle takedown requests.
Responding to Takedown Notices: Drafting and filing counter-notifications when content is taken down wrongfully or by mistake. This is often necessary when fair use is involved or if the copyright claim is not valid.
- Online Monitoring: Providing services that monitor websites, marketplaces (like eBay, Alibaba, etc.), and social media for unauthorized use of copyrighted content.
- Regular Reports: Offering clients regular updates and reports on potential infringements detected online, allowing swift enforcement action.