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Old 08-29-2009, 02:46 PM  
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Originally Posted by Ron Bennett View Post
That doesn't matter at this point. Regardless of whether the copyright is registered or not, the ISP (webhosting provider), if U.S. based, must respond to a valid, properly served DMCA notice.

If the client of the ISP counters the DMCA notification, that's when copyright registration comes into play.

Again, at this point, the webhost hasn't responded at all, and that's a violation of the DMCA law - can lose their safe harbor status.

Ron
Agreed but since they arent responding then it does matter since if he hasnt registered the copyright then he cant file for copyright infringement. If he has registered he can file and serve the host and I can guaranty the site will come down. Lawsuits usually result in a very quick response.
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