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I also think once these fixes are implemented, that the same should apply to trademark and patent infringement notices. Those also see widespread abuse, it's just not as prominent because the targets are small businesses.


How does that work?

As far as I'm aware, there is nothing in the law that looks even vaguely like the DMCA notice-and-takedown regime for patents or trademarks.

I do agree with you that there are a number of abusive legal games used to farm small businesses.


There's nothing in the law currently, correct. I believe a law similar to DMCA, but with some more protections as above, should be passed applying to accusations of patent and trademark infringement.




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