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A Copyright Infringement Takedown Notice is a critical tool for copyright holders in India to protect their intellectual property rights in the digital space. This document should be used when unauthorized copies or adaptations of copyrighted work are discovered online, requiring immediate action for removal. The notice must comply with both the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and the Information Technology Act, 2000, including their respective amendments and rules. It typically contains detailed identification of the copyrighted work, specific locations of infringing content, proof of ownership, and formal demands for content removal. The document serves as both a legal notice and a prerequisite for potential further legal action if the infringing content is not removed. It's particularly relevant in today's digital age where content can be easily copied and distributed across multiple platforms.
