Many companies have taken advantage of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) safe harbor provision and designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. Doing so provides some insulation against infringement claims as it affords companies the chance to remove the allegedly infringing material before a formal claim is asserted. In the past, companies designated their agents by making a filing with the U.S. Copyright Office. The Copyright Office is moving to an electronic registry. Even if companies have registered agents in the past, they must also register electronically by December 31, 2017. Failing to do so risks losing the protections of the safe harbor. See the DMCA directory for more information. Companies should also review their website disclaimers and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Boston Office
28 State Street, 22nd Floor
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: 617.897.5600
Fax: 617.439.9363
28 State Street, 22nd Floor
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: 617.897.5600
Fax: 617.439.9363
Manchester Office
1000 Elm Street, 17th Floor
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603.668.0300
Fax: 603.627.8121
1000 Elm Street, 17th Floor
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603.668.0300
Fax: 603.627.8121
Upper Valley Office
15 Railroad Row, 2nd Floor
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: 603.643.9070
15 Railroad Row, 2nd Floor
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: 603.643.9070
Concord Office
Two Eagle Square, Third Floor
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603.223.2020
Fax: 603.224.8899
Two Eagle Square, Third Floor
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603.223.2020
Fax: 603.224.8899