Abusing DMCA Takedowns
The use of Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requests as a competitive tactic—targeting rival content, listings, or distribution channels regardless of actual infringement, to disrupt visibility, traffic, or operations.
Deployment Strategies
Mass Filing Campaigns
Submitting multiple takedowns across platforms to overwhelm moderation systems and maximize disruption before appeals are processed.
Pre-Launch Suppression
Filing claims against upcoming competitor releases to delay launches or create legal uncertainty during critical windows.
False Attribution
Claiming ownership of content with weak or fabricated evidence to trigger automated removals without judicial oversight.
Platform Policy Exploitation
Targeting platforms with strict takedown compliance procedures, where content is removed immediately without evaluating claim validity.