Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Counter Notification

Use this DMCA counter notification template on behalf of an alleged infringer to object to the removal of online content by a service provider pursuant to Section 512 of the DMCA. Review the statutory procedures and requirements to ensure your counter notification is effective to request reinstatement.   

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