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The Copyright Infringement Notification is a critical legal instrument used in the Netherlands when unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material is discovered. This document, governed by Dutch copyright law (Auteurswet) and relevant EU directives, serves as the initial formal step in addressing copyright violations before pursuing litigation. It is typically used when direct communication has failed or is impractical, or when immediate action is required to protect intellectual property rights. The notification must contain specific elements required by Dutch law, including clear identification of the protected work, details of the infringement, proof of ownership, and explicit demands for remedial action. This document is particularly relevant in today's digital age, where online infringement has become increasingly common, and can be used against both individual infringers and service providers hosting infringing content.
