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The Process

Your Path to
Content Protection

Our streamlined 7-step process makes protecting your intellectual property simple and stress-free. Most cases are resolved within 1-2 weeks.

24hrs
Response time
98%
Success rate
Step by Step

The Takedown Process

From submission to removal, here's exactly what happens when you work with LegalTakedowns.

1

Submit Your Case

5-10 minutes

Fill out our secure intake form with details about the infringing content. Upload proof of ownership, provide URLs, and describe the infringement. Our form guides you through everything needed.

2

Expert Review

24 hours

Our IP specialists review your submission within 24 hours. We verify your ownership claim, assess the infringement type, and determine the most effective enforcement strategy for your case.

3

Notice Preparation

12-24 hours

We prepare legally compliant takedown notices tailored to each platform. DMCA notices, trademark reports, or custom enforcement letters—each crafted by our legal team to maximize success.

4

Takedown Sent

24-48 hours

Notices are sent to all relevant platforms, hosting providers, and search engines. We use verified submission channels and track delivery to ensure your notices reach the right departments.

5

Follow-Up & Escalation

3-7 days

We monitor responses and follow up on pending cases. If initial notices don't get results, we escalate through legal channels, repeat infringer policies, or direct contact with platform legal teams.

6

Content Removed

Varies by platform

Infringing content is taken down and you receive confirmation with documentation. We provide proof of removal for your records and legal purposes.

7

Ongoing Protection

Continuous

For clients with monitoring plans, we continue scanning for new infringements. Automated alerts notify you of potential violations, and our team can initiate takedowns automatically.

10,000+
Takedowns Completed
98%
Success Rate
24hrs
Average Response
50+
Countries Served

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the takedown process.

Most cases are resolved within 1-2 weeks. The initial review and notice preparation takes 24-48 hours, then removal timing depends on the platform. Google typically removes content within 1-3 days, while some hosts may take up to 10 days. We provide real-time updates throughout.
Acceptable proof includes: copyright registration certificates, original source files with metadata, publication records with dates, contracts or licenses, screenshots of original posts with timestamps, or any documentation showing you created or own the content before the infringement occurred.
Yes, all clients have access to our dashboard where you can track every case in real-time. You'll see when notices are sent, platform responses received, and content removed. We also send email notifications at each milestone.
Counter-notices are rare (less than 5% of cases), but we're prepared. We'll notify you immediately, provide guidance on your options, and can connect you with legal counsel if litigation becomes necessary. Many counter-notices are withdrawn when we respond with additional evidence.
Yes, we track and document repeat infringers. Platforms have policies that escalate enforcement for repeat offenders, including account termination. We leverage these policies to achieve permanent solutions, not just one-time removals.
We handle international cases across 50+ countries. While DMCA is US law, most major platforms honor it regardless of location. For truly foreign hosts, we use local legal frameworks or work with the infringer's payment processors, advertisers, or domain registrars.
Yes, and it's often more efficient. Our plans include bulk submission capabilities. For the same piece of infringed content appearing on multiple sites, we group them into one case and send notices in parallel to speed up removal.
We maintain a 98% success rate across all platforms. The remaining 2% typically involves fair use defenses, parody, or legitimate licensing that the client wasn't aware of. We always provide honest assessments upfront about case viability.
DMCA notices require a valid contact address, but it doesn't have to be your home. Many clients use business addresses, registered agent services, or PO boxes. We can advise on privacy-protective options.
Copyright exists automatically when you create original work—registration is not required for DMCA takedowns. However, registration provides additional benefits like statutory damages in lawsuits. We can help you understand when registration might be worth pursuing.
Absolutely. We handle takedowns on all major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and more. Each platform has specific reporting processes, and we know exactly how to navigate them for fastest results.
Yes, we submit removal requests to Google Search, Google Images, and other search engines. Removing content from search results prevents people from finding it even if the original site is slow to respond. This is often the most impactful step.

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