Response to Notice of Infringement

A Response to a Notice of Infringement is a formal communication sent by an online service provider to a copyright owner or their agent, acknowledging receipt of a notice of infringement and informing them of the action taken in response. The response may indicate that the service provider has removed or disabled access to the allegedly infringing material, or that it has forwarded the notice to the user who posted the material. The response may also include a counter-notification from the user, challenging the validity of the infringement claim and requesting that the material be restored. The service provider must comply with the requirements of the DMCA in order to maintain its safe harbor protection, including providing notice to the user and restoring the material if a proper counter-notification is received. A Response to a Notice of Infringement can help to facilitate communication, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with the law.