DMCA google complaint -- forms & formulas

[lucertola]

If you've filed a DMCA complaint with google, did you go by the format they have online or did you use another type of letter to file the complaint?

We're looking to pursue a site who used our content in a newsletter, then archived the same content online..

For those who used another type of formula for the complaint, i'd appreciate stickies on finding that material...

Thanks in advance...

[Labyrinth]

I use their format -- is there a particular reason you see value to not using their format?

[lucertola]

Sorry, should've explained that -- I'd read previous threads here & a site that had DCMA sample letters for both sides of the problem was mentioned...

I'm sending the complaint from Europe & was concerned about not doing it right...

What was your turn around time like?

[Labyrinth]

About four weeks to get the notice that the material has been removed and another several days to a week to see the sites actually removed.

When completing the form, do be sure to list EVERY page that is infringing on your work.

Different ISPs/SEs have different formats for the complaints. I strongly recommend using the format the specific party offers -- you don't want your complaint thrown out before it's reviewed just because you didn't file the information exactly as they required it.