Abstract
Part II of this Comment explains why the DMCA was created, beginning with a brief discussion of modern copyright justifications. Part III lays out the mechanics of the notice requirement and the safe harbor protection for ISPs. Part IV focuses on inconsistencies among the courts and the enforcement dilemma posed by the DMCA. Part V proposes a different standard for the initial notice, encouraging ISPs to work cooperatively with independent copyright holders. This part includes a preview of services and software that exist and that are being developed to ease the burden of finding and managing digital content. Finally, Part VI analyzes the benefits and burdens created by the Proposal and addresses possible counterarguments that would likely be posed by the various stakeholders, and Part VII presents concluding remarks.
Recommended Citation
Colin Folawn, Neighborhood Watch: The Negation of Rights Caused by the Notice Requirement in Copyright Enforcement Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 26 SEATTLE U. L. REV. 979 (2003).
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