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The Copyright Infringement Warning Letter is a crucial first step in addressing unauthorized use of copyrighted material under UAE law. This document is typically used when clear evidence of copyright infringement has been identified and the rights holder wishes to establish a formal record of attempting to resolve the matter before pursuing litigation. The letter must comply with UAE Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 on Copyright and Neighboring Rights and should be drafted to include specific details of the infringement, clear demands for cessation, and a reasonable timeline for compliance. It serves both as a formal notice to the infringer and as documentation of the rights holder's attempt to resolve the issue amicably, which may be important in subsequent legal proceedings. The document is particularly relevant in the UAE's rapidly growing creative and digital economy, where intellectual property protection is increasingly critical.
