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Originally Posted by CYF
You DO NOT need to register your copyright in order to file a DMCA notice.
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I didn't say you did... I said to be protected under it or to truly be protected under it, then yes, you do. It's actually written in the law, both directions.
I was going to copy/paste but it's kinda big.
Copyright Act, Chapter 5 section 512c2 - This covers the registered agent, and the key part is "and by providing to the Copyright Office, substantially the following information:" - Register yourself so people know who to bitch to.
Scroll up to Section 508a - key part "and registration number of each work involved in the action."
The key words, are AND, it doesn't say OR, it says AND. If you want to be protected under DMCA, you need to register as an agent. And if you want to use DMCA in your fight, then your work needs to be registered so ownership is proven.
Kinda silly to argue the law.