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I'm not a lawyer, but I don't think US copyright covers functionality (that is what patents are for) if you haven't copied any code or creative output, and thus
by nitrogen 7y ago
I'm not a lawyer, but I don't think US copyright covers functionality (that is what patents are for) if you haven't copied any code or creative output, and thus the DMCA wouldn't apply, so that wouldn't be a valid use of a DMCA takedown.
- whatfreewords 7y agoUnfortunately that's not how the DMCA works. Once they've submitted a DMCA notice, the hosting company has to take it down within 2 days unless you file a counter-notice, which has to personally identify you and be signed "on penalty of perjury". None of the DMCA process has anything to do with whether the claimant has a legitimate copyright claim over the work.