DMCA 1998: Digital Millennium Copyright Act - Primary federal legislation governing online copyright infringement notices, particularly Section 512(c)(3) which outlines requirements for valid takedown notices and safe harbor provisions
Copyright Act 1976: Foundational U.S. copyright law that establishes basic copyright protections and defines what constitutes infringement
DMCA Written Notice Requirement: Formal requirement that the infringement claim must be submitted in written form, either physical or electronic
DMCA Signature Requirement: Requirement for physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
DMCA Work Identification: Requirement to specifically identify the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
DMCA Infringing Material Identification: Requirement to identify the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location
DMCA Contact Information: Requirement to provide complaining party's contact information
DMCA Good Faith Statement: Requirement to include a statement of good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized
DMCA Accuracy Statement: Requirement to include a statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
DMCA Authority Statement: Requirement to include a statement of authority to act on the copyright owner's behalf
Fair Use Doctrine: Section 107 of the Copyright Act establishing limitations on exclusive rights and considerations for fair use exemptions
Supporting Documentation Requirements: Need to maintain proof of copyright ownership and evidence of infringement to support the claim
