DMCA & Copyright
DMCA Takedown & Copyright Content Removal
When your intellectual property, images, or proprietary content is distributed without authorization, DMCA enforcement provides a powerful legal mechanism for removal. Erasiq manages the entire DMCA process — from notice preparation to host compliance and search de-indexing.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Copyright Infringement
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Transparent pricing
Typical investment for this service
Custom pricing based on case complexity, number of URLs, and escalation depth. You'll get a fixed quote before any work starts.
Bulk infringement sweeps across multiple hosts are quoted as a package.
Most cases fall between
$895 – $3,200
USD · Engagements typically start from $895
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The Problem
When your content is used without permission
When your intellectual property, images, or proprietary content is distributed without authorization, DMCA enforcement provides a powerful legal mechanism for removal. Erasiq manages the entire DMCA process — from notice preparation to host compliance and search de-indexing.
Case Example
What a typical engagement looks like
Product photos scraped to 34 sites. Bulk compliant notices to hosts — 29 complied within 10 days. Remaining five needed CDN escalation.
Anonymous summary. Client identity protected under Erasiq confidentiality protocols.
Platform Policies
Policies we invoke on your behalf
- DMCA §512 takedown notices
- Host abuse desk procedures
- CDN compliance tracking
- Google Image de-indexing
The DMCA takedown process explained
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act provides a statutory framework for removing unauthorized use of copyrighted material. Valid notices must identify the work, specify infringing URLs, and meet formal compliance requirements.
Erasiq manages evidence collection, notice preparation, delivery to hosts and platforms, and compliance tracking through resolution.
Removal Process
How Erasiq handles your case
Infringement Documentation
We catalog every instance of unauthorized content — capturing URLs, hosting providers, registration data, and timestamps to build a complete evidence record.
DMCA Notice Preparation
Our legal team prepares compliant DMCA takedown notices tailored to each hosting provider, platform, and jurisdiction for maximum enforcement success.
Host & Platform Compliance
We deliver notices directly to ISPs, web hosts, CDNs, and platform abuse teams — tracking compliance deadlines and escalating non-responsive hosts.
Search Engine De-indexing
We submit removal requests to Google, Bing, and other search engines to de-index infringing URLs and prevent harmful content from appearing in search results.
Client Experiences
What clients say
"Our copyrighted work was scraped across dozens of sites. Erasiq handled bulk DMCA filings and tracked compliance from each host."
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
A DMCA takedown is a legal notice requiring hosts and platforms to remove copyright-infringing content. It is appropriate when your images, videos, written work, or proprietary materials are distributed without authorization.
Yes. After source removal or when direct takedown is not possible, we submit Google DMCA de-indexing requests to remove infringing URLs from search results.
Erasiq prepares and delivers compliant notices to hosting providers, ISPs, CDNs, and platform abuse teams. We track compliance deadlines and escalate non-responsive hosts on your behalf.
We prepare notices that meet statutory requirements and maintain accurate infringement documentation. False claims carry legal risk — which is why every case begins with a thorough evidence audit before any notice is sent.
Related Reading
Guides on this topic
Stolen Product Photos: Filing DMCA Notices That Actually Stick
Your catalog shots appear on a competitor site. Here is how to document ownership and file notices hosts will act on.
When a Competitor Copies Your Video Ads: Copyright Enforcement Steps
Video creative is expensive. Unauthorized reuse in paid ads or landing pages is worth a hard enforcement response.
Case Study: Mumbai Photographer Gets Portfolio Images Removed Worldwide
Stock agencies were not the infringer. Scraper blogs and US e-commerce sites were using her work without licenses.
DMCA for Influencer Content Reposted on Scraper Sites
Repost blogs steal Instagram reels and YouTube clips for ad revenue. Copyright is your fastest removal lever.
CDN and Hosting Escalation When Initial DMCA Takedowns Stall
The abuse ticket closed with no action. Upstream providers and registrars are the next lever.
Google Image Search De-Indexing After DMCA Success
The file is gone but thumbnails remain. Image search cleanup is a separate step many teams skip.
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