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Dev tools · February 6, 2013

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Building a Database of False DMCA Takedowns

This site was set up in response to the HN story about a site getting taken down by another site that had the gall to plagiarize it then issue a DMCA. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5174121

Building a Database of False DMCA Takedowns launched on February 6, 2013 with 67 votes, #27 of 551 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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This site documents instances of false or abusive DMCA takedown notices. It was created in response to cases where websites have plagiarized content and then issued DMCA claims against the original creators. The database serves as a resource for developers and content creators to track questionable takedown practices and understand patterns of DMCA abuse. It's designed for anyone concerned about intellectual property disputes and the misuse of copyright enforcement mechanisms.

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