Asked in Copyright, Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Q: Someone DMCA'd our content just to harass us.

Someone send a DMCA takedown request to the platform "Steam" where my content is hosted (a modification for a video game). All content used by us has been created by us.

We're being targeted by a malicious group threatening and harassing us with unjustified DMCA takedown request.

This is already the second time it happens.

They also use a false name and a false adress to send the takedown requests to the platform.

We'd be happy with any advice, thank you!

2 Lawyer Answers
Barbara Berschler
Barbara Berschler
Answered
  • Intellectual Property Lawyer
  • Rockville, MD

A: It is time to engage an attorney familiar with the DMCA procedures to assist you in the process so you can decide on the appropriate action to take.

Marcos Garciaacosta agrees with this answer

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
Answered
  • Intellectual Property Lawyer
  • Mesa, AZ

A: your success will depend on where these people are.

best luck

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