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A Claimed Copyright Infringement Notice is a crucial legal document used in Australia when a copyright owner or their representative identifies unauthorized use of their protected work. This document is typically employed as the first formal step in addressing copyright violations, before proceeding to more serious legal action. It must comply with the requirements of the Australian Copyright Act 1968 and related regulations, including the Copyright Regulations 2017. The notice serves multiple purposes: it formally documents the claim of infringement, provides evidence of the copyright owner's rights, details the specific instances of infringement, and outlines the demanded remedial actions. This document is particularly important in the digital age, where copyright infringement can occur rapidly and at scale, and can be used for both online and offline infringement scenarios.
