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The Copyright Infringement Notice is a crucial legal instrument used in Malaysia when copyright holders discover unauthorized use of their protected works. This document is typically deployed as the first formal step in addressing copyright violations, before escalating to legal proceedings. It must comply with the Malaysian Copyright Act 1987 and its subsequent amendments, particularly the 2022 updates that address digital copyright issues. The notice serves multiple purposes: it formally documents the infringement, establishes a timeline of enforcement efforts, and provides the alleged infringer an opportunity to cease their activities before more serious legal action is taken. The document should be carefully drafted to include all necessary elements required by Malaysian law, including clear identification of the copyrighted work, specific details of the infringement, and precise demands for remedial action.
