Online Copyright Enforcement and Anti-Piracy Monitoring
The internet is a borderless space, making copyright protection particularly challenging. Your content (movie, music, software, course) can be hosted on servers anywhere in the world. Online Enforcement is a specialized service aimed at significantly reducing digital piracy. It's not just a one-time deletion; it is a systemic fight against illegal distribution involving automated monitoring, removing links from search engines, and blocking payment systems for pirate sites.
Legal.ge offers high-tech and legal solutions against online piracy. Our team works at both Georgian and international levels to protect your digital revenue. We cooperate with global anti-piracy organizations and use modern software to detect infringements.
What Does Online Enforcement Service Cover?
The service focuses on combating digital piracy:
- 24/7 Monitoring: Using automated scripts to scan torrent trackers, streaming sites, and file-sharing networks.
- Search Engine Cleanup: Mass removal (de-indexing) of illegal links from Google and other search engine indexes.
- Ad Blocking: Preventing ad placement on pirate sites by communicating with Ad Networks (choking revenue).
- ISP Blocking: Working with internet service providers to restrict access to specific pirate sites (based on court orders).
- App Store Takedowns: Removing illegal applications from Google Play and the App Store.
- Social Media Protection: Managing the YouTube Content ID system and administering Facebook Rights Manager.
Common Situations and Scenarios
A typical scenario is a movie premiere. A film is released in theaters and appears on a pirate site ("Camrip") the next day. The lawyer immediately sends a request to the site's host and Google. The goal is to ensure the film is unavailable for free during the first 2 weeks of high demand, protecting box office revenue.
Another scenario is IPTV piracy. A service sells illegal access to TV channels. The lawyer investigates, identifies the server owner, and contacts the payment provider (e.g., Visa/Mastercard) to stop transactions.
Georgian Legislation and Legal Framework
Online enforcement relies on the Law on Copyright and Related Rights and the Law on Electronic Communications. Georgia follows regulations of the National Communications Commission, which obliges providers to respond. Additionally, international WIPO internet treaties are applied.
Process of Receiving Services
Legal.ge specialists analyze your digital assets and create a protection strategy. We set up a monitoring system. Upon detection of infringement, a Takedown Notice is automatically sent. The client receives a monthly report: how many infringements were detected and how many removed. We initiate legal action against systemic infringers.
Online piracy is not unbeatable. With the right strategy, it can be minimized.
Why Choose a Specialist on Legal.ge?
Our platform brings together IT lawyers who understand internet architecture. We know how Cloudflare works, what a CDN is, and how to reach "unreachable" pirate sites.
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