Finding the DMCA agent for a host can require some sleuthing, but it’s a lot easier if you know where to look.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: DMCA
Megaupload’s DMCA Shell Games
Megaupload had an interesting scheme to thwart or limit DMCA takedown notices, one that might never have been detected if not for the FBI.… Continue Reading
Google Announces Blogger DMCA Improvements
Google has announced two new reforms to its Blogger DMCA policy, unfortunately, they won’t make much of a difference for most.… Continue Reading
Why Sending a DMCA Over a Tweet Doesn’t Make Sense
Twitter is a host and has a DMCA policy, but using that to takedown a tweet most likely is not a good use of your time.… Continue Reading
Has Google Improved Its DMCA Handling?
Google recently announced improvements to the way it handles copyright infringement, including faster DMCA resolution. Does it hold up?… Continue Reading
DMCA Agent Interview: Servint’s Mike Witty
Mike Witty, the Director of Network Compliance at the popular VPS host Servint, shares his thoughts and tips for using the DMCA.… Continue Reading
Does Posting Your Work Online Give Others the Right to Copy?
In their defense against a “copyright troll” one webmaster may have made the argument that all content online can be republished freely. Does it hold?… Continue Reading
New Ruling on Proper DMCA Takedowns
Perfect 10 suffered yet another blow in court and the ruling is one that all DMCA filers need to pay close attention to, lest their notices be ignored.… Continue Reading
5 Steps for Dealing with Stubborn Plagiarism Cases
No matter how good you are at handling plagiarism, sometimes a case can frustrate you. Here are five steps for moving past a wall.… Continue Reading
Should You Send a DMCA Notice Via a Comment Form?
After a Spanish rights society attempted to send a notice via a blog’s comment form, a new debate has been kicked off on the topic.… Continue Reading