[theme-reviewers] I got a Copyright Infringement Notice over a website that I don't even own :'(

[Emil Uzelac]

That's like if someone would sue WordPress because of the Credit Link in
footer. +1 Otto. Owning a Domain name is something completely different.

Now, kindly respond back to DMCA stating that this was a mistake, if they
have your full information, this could lead to Google. Google works closely
with DMCA and in some cases your very own site could be on the blocked
listed due to alleged copyright infringements. One of my clients had that
happen in past.

i.e.

In response to a complaint we received under the US Digital Millennium
> CopyrightAct, we have removed 1 result(s) from this page.
> If you wish, you may read the DMCAcomplaint that caused the removal(s) at
> ChillingEffects.org.


Cheers,
Emil

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On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Otto <otto at ottodestruct.com> wrote:

> I'd just respond to them back saying that I don't own the site in question
> and for them to buzz off. Perhaps nicer wording.
>
> Or even better, ignore it. Let 'em grumble. What are they going to do? Sue
> you for something you didn't do and don't own? Let 'em. Then sue 'em back
> for your time and trouble. Any greedy lawyer would be happy to take that
> case. :)
>
> -Otto
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 5:55 PM, Daniel Fenn <danielx386 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> Several days ago I got a Copyright Infringement Notice over a website that
>> I don't even own. The only reason why I got the Copyright Infringement
>> Notice is because the theme created tag line is in the footer and the person
>> who given me the Copyright Infringement Notice just assumed that I own the
>> site.
>>
>> Does anyone know how I can protect myself from this sort of thing? While
>> the report is real, the person giving this notice is contacting the wrong
>> person. Also have this happen to you and how did you deal with it?
>>
>> If anyone wants to see the DMCA letter, feel free to email me in private
>> :)
>>
>> Thanks guys
>> Regards,
>> Daniel Fenn
>>
>>
>>
>>
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