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I'm willing to bet that Google receive some of the best legal advice on the interpretation of the DMCA, and it seems to me that they do not normally accept noti
by stordoff 14y ago
I'm willing to bet that Google receive some of the best legal advice on the interpretation of the DMCA, and it seems to me that they do not normally accept notices via email.
From Google's old DMCA page[1] (cached 13 April 2013 - now directs to an automated system):
> To file a notice of infringement with us, you must provide a written communication (by fax or regular mail and not by email, except by prior agreement)
From Google's current support pages [2]:
> Send the written communication to the following address: <postal address> OR fax to: <fax number>
> To file a counter notification with us, you must provide a written communication (by fax or regular mail -- not by email, except by prior agreement)
[1] http://www.google.co.uk/dmca.html http://www.google.co.uk/dmca.html
[2] http://support.google.com/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1120734 http://support.google.com/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=112...
- rdp 14y agoI will note that YouTube accepts DMCA takedown requests via email and the process is rather efficient.
- Kluny 14y agoThat is probably in their interest, since they do get lots of valid takedown notices. For them it would be easier to streamline the process with email.
- DannyBee 14y agoFWIW: I work for google, though i'm absolutely not speaking for them. I'd say you have a reasonable argument either way, my point was more on the side of "A judge may disagree". Hence "you may have a hard time arguing".