Content Protection

Enforcement & DMCA

DRD automates the full enforcement lifecycle -- from DMCA notice generation through multi-jurisdiction takedowns, dispute resolution, and licensing management. Every action is logged in the immutable audit trail with chain-of-custody evidence.

Automated DMCA Notice Generation

When a content scan detects infringement, DRD can automatically generate a DMCA takedown notice from a legally-reviewed template. The notice includes all required statutory elements under 17 U.S.C. 512(c).

takedown-request.json

POST /api/v1/content/takedown

{
  "contentId": "019content-abcd-...",
  "infringingUrls": [
    "https://pirate-site.example.com/stolen-photo.jpg",
    "https://social-media.example.com/post/12345"
  ],
  "reason": "Unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted photograph",
  "evidence": {
    "originalRegistration": "019content-abcd-...",
    "similarityScore": 0.94,
    "fingerprintMatch": true,
    "watermarkExtracted": true
  },
  "autoGenerate": true,
  "jurisdiction": "us"
}

// Response
{
  "ok": true,
  "data": {
    "takedownId": "019takedown-abcd-...",
    "notices": [
      {
        "id": "019notice-001-...",
        "platform": "pirate-site.example.com",
        "status": "sent",
        "method": "abuse_api",
        "sentAt": "2026-02-13T12:00:00Z"
      },
      {
        "id": "019notice-002-...",
        "platform": "social-media.example.com",
        "status": "sent",
        "method": "email",
        "sentAt": "2026-02-13T12:00:05Z"
      }
    ],
    "legalTemplate": "dmca_512c_v3",
    "createdAt": "2026-02-13T12:00:00Z"
  }
}

Takedown Tracking & Follow-Up

Every takedown request is tracked through its full lifecycle. DRD automatically sends follow-up reminders, escalates non-responsive platforms, and logs all communications in the evidence chain.

Submitted

Notice sent to the hosting platform. Timer starts for statutory response period.

Acknowledged

Platform has acknowledged receipt. Awaiting review and action.

Under Review

Platform is reviewing the takedown request. Counter-notice window open.

Content Removed

Infringing content has been removed. Verification scan confirms removal.

Disputed

Counter-notice filed. Enters dispute resolution process.

Escalated

No response within statutory period. Legal counsel notified for escalation.

Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody

DRD maintains a legally defensible chain of custody for all evidence. Every piece of evidence is timestamped, hash-chained, and stored in the immutable event store.

Evidence Types Collected

Fingerprint Match

pHash similarity report with algorithm and threshold

Watermark Extraction

Recovered watermark data from suspect content

C2PA Verification

Provenance chain validation results

Screenshots

Timestamped captures of infringing pages

HTTP Headers

Full request/response headers from detection

WHOIS Records

Domain registration data for hosting platform

Audit Trail

Hash-chained event log of all actions taken

Platform Responses

All communications with hosting platforms

Multi-Jurisdiction Enforcement

DRD supports enforcement across multiple legal jurisdictions. The platform automatically selects the correct legal template and notice format based on the target platform's jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction	Legal Framework	Response Period	Template
United States	DMCA 17 U.S.C. 512	10 - 14 business days	dmca_512c_v3
European Union	DSA Art. 16 + Copyright Directive	Expeditious	eu_dsa_notice_v2
United Kingdom	CDPA 1988 + Online Safety Act	48 hours	uk_cdpa_v2
Canada	Copyright Modernization Act	Forwarded to subscriber	ca_cma_v1
Australia	Copyright Act 1968 + Online Safety Act	24 - 48 hours	au_notice_v1
Japan	Copyright Act (Act No. 48)	Expeditious	jp_copyright_v1

Legal Copilot

The Legal Copilot provides AI-assisted legal analysis for enforcement decisions. It evaluates the strength of infringement claims, estimates litigation risk, and recommends the optimal enforcement strategy.

legal-analysis.json

POST /api/v1/enforcement/legal-analysis

{
  "takedownId": "019takedown-abcd-...",
  "analysisType": "infringement_strength"
}

// Response
{
  "ok": true,
  "data": {
    "takedownId": "019takedown-abcd-...",
    "analysis": {
      "infringementStrength": "strong",
      "confidence": 0.91,
      "factors": [
        { "factor": "Fingerprint match", "score": 0.94, "weight": "high" },
        { "factor": "Watermark extracted", "score": 1.0, "weight": "high" },
        { "factor": "Registration precedes publication", "score": 1.0, "weight": "medium" },
        { "factor": "Fair use risk", "score": 0.15, "weight": "negative" }
      ],
      "recommendation": "proceed_with_takedown",
      "risks": [
        "Low fair use defense risk (transformative use unlikely)",
        "Platform has responsive abuse team"
      ],
      "estimatedResolutionDays": 7
    },
    "disclaimer": "This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice."
  }
}

Dispute Resolution Framework

When a counter-notice is filed, DRD provides a structured dispute resolution process. Parties can resolve disputes through mediation before escalating to legal proceedings.

Counter-Notice Received

The alleged infringer files a counter-notice with their justification.

Evidence Review

Both parties' evidence is compiled and reviewed. Legal Copilot provides analysis.

Mediation Offer

DRD offers structured mediation with suggested terms (licensing, attribution, removal).

Resolution or Escalation

Parties agree to terms, or the dispute is escalated to legal counsel for litigation.

Licensing Management

Manage content licenses and track authorized usage. DRD supports multiple license types and automatically detects usage outside of license terms.

create-license.json

POST /api/v1/licenses

{
  "contentId": "019content-abcd-...",
  "licensee": {
    "name": "Acme Media Corp",
    "email": "licensing@acme.com"
  },
  "type": "commercial",
  "terms": {
    "duration": "12_months",
    "territory": ["us", "eu"],
    "usageTypes": ["web", "print"],
    "exclusivity": false,
    "maxImpressions": 1000000
  },
  "royalty": {
    "model": "per_impression",
    "ratePerThousand": 2.50,
    "currency": "USD"
  }
}

// Response
{
  "ok": true,
  "data": {
    "licenseId": "019license-abcd-...",
    "status": "active",
    "validFrom": "2026-02-13T00:00:00Z",
    "validUntil": "2027-02-13T00:00:00Z",
    "verificationUrl": "https://verify.drd.io/license/019license-abcd"
  }
}

Royalty Splitting Automation

For content with multiple rights holders, DRD automates royalty calculation and distribution. Configure split percentages and payment thresholds for each stakeholder.

Stakeholder	Role	Split	Min Payout
Original Creator	Author	60%	$50
Publisher	Distributor	25%	$25
Platform	DRD	10%	--
Agent (Scanner)	Detection	5%	$10

Enforcement Dashboard & Analytics

The enforcement dashboard provides a complete view of all active and historical enforcement actions. Track success rates, response times, and enforcement costs across jurisdictions.

Active Takedowns

+12 this week

Success Rate

92.3%

Up 3.1% MoM

Avg Resolution Time

4.2 days

Down from 6.8 days

Revenue Recovered

$142,800

Q1 2026

Enforcement & DMCA

Automated DMCA Notice Generation

takedown-request.json

POST /api/v1/content/takedown

{
  "contentId": "019content-abcd-...",
  "infringingUrls": [
    "https://pirate-site.example.com/stolen-photo.jpg",
    "https://social-media.example.com/post/12345"
  ],
  "reason": "Unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted photograph",
  "evidence": {
    "originalRegistration": "019content-abcd-...",
    "similarityScore": 0.94,
    "fingerprintMatch": true,
    "watermarkExtracted": true
  },
  "autoGenerate": true,
  "jurisdiction": "us"
}

// Response
{
  "ok": true,
  "data": {
    "takedownId": "019takedown-abcd-...",
    "notices": [
      {
        "id": "019notice-001-...",
        "platform": "pirate-site.example.com",
        "status": "sent",
        "method": "abuse_api",
        "sentAt": "2026-02-13T12:00:00Z"
      },
      {
        "id": "019notice-002-...",
        "platform": "social-media.example.com",
        "status": "sent",
        "method": "email",
        "sentAt": "2026-02-13T12:00:05Z"
      }
    ],
    "legalTemplate": "dmca_512c_v3",
    "createdAt": "2026-02-13T12:00:00Z"
  }
}

Takedown Tracking & Follow-Up

Every takedown request is tracked through its full lifecycle. DRD automatically sends follow-up reminders, escalates non-responsive platforms, and logs all communications in the evidence chain.

Submitted

Notice sent to the hosting platform. Timer starts for statutory response period.

Acknowledged

Platform has acknowledged receipt. Awaiting review and action.

Under Review

Platform is reviewing the takedown request. Counter-notice window open.

Content Removed

Infringing content has been removed. Verification scan confirms removal.

Disputed

Counter-notice filed. Enters dispute resolution process.

Escalated

No response within statutory period. Legal counsel notified for escalation.

Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody

DRD maintains a legally defensible chain of custody for all evidence. Every piece of evidence is timestamped, hash-chained, and stored in the immutable event store.

Evidence Types Collected

Fingerprint Match

pHash similarity report with algorithm and threshold

Watermark Extraction

Recovered watermark data from suspect content

C2PA Verification

Provenance chain validation results

Screenshots

Timestamped captures of infringing pages

HTTP Headers

Full request/response headers from detection

WHOIS Records

Domain registration data for hosting platform

Audit Trail

Hash-chained event log of all actions taken

Platform Responses

All communications with hosting platforms

Multi-Jurisdiction Enforcement

DRD supports enforcement across multiple legal jurisdictions. The platform automatically selects the correct legal template and notice format based on the target platform's jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction	Legal Framework	Response Period	Template
United States	DMCA 17 U.S.C. 512	10 - 14 business days	dmca_512c_v3
European Union	DSA Art. 16 + Copyright Directive	Expeditious	eu_dsa_notice_v2
United Kingdom	CDPA 1988 + Online Safety Act	48 hours	uk_cdpa_v2
Canada	Copyright Modernization Act	Forwarded to subscriber	ca_cma_v1
Australia	Copyright Act 1968 + Online Safety Act	24 - 48 hours	au_notice_v1
Japan	Copyright Act (Act No. 48)	Expeditious	jp_copyright_v1

Legal Copilot

legal-analysis.json

POST /api/v1/enforcement/legal-analysis

{
  "takedownId": "019takedown-abcd-...",
  "analysisType": "infringement_strength"
}

// Response
{
  "ok": true,
  "data": {
    "takedownId": "019takedown-abcd-...",
    "analysis": {
      "infringementStrength": "strong",
      "confidence": 0.91,
      "factors": [
        { "factor": "Fingerprint match", "score": 0.94, "weight": "high" },
        { "factor": "Watermark extracted", "score": 1.0, "weight": "high" },
        { "factor": "Registration precedes publication", "score": 1.0, "weight": "medium" },
        { "factor": "Fair use risk", "score": 0.15, "weight": "negative" }
      ],
      "recommendation": "proceed_with_takedown",
      "risks": [
        "Low fair use defense risk (transformative use unlikely)",
        "Platform has responsive abuse team"
      ],
      "estimatedResolutionDays": 7
    },
    "disclaimer": "This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice."
  }
}

Dispute Resolution Framework

When a counter-notice is filed, DRD provides a structured dispute resolution process. Parties can resolve disputes through mediation before escalating to legal proceedings.

Counter-Notice Received

The alleged infringer files a counter-notice with their justification.

Evidence Review

Both parties' evidence is compiled and reviewed. Legal Copilot provides analysis.

Mediation Offer

DRD offers structured mediation with suggested terms (licensing, attribution, removal).

Resolution or Escalation

Parties agree to terms, or the dispute is escalated to legal counsel for litigation.

Licensing Management

Manage content licenses and track authorized usage. DRD supports multiple license types and automatically detects usage outside of license terms.

create-license.json

POST /api/v1/licenses

{
  "contentId": "019content-abcd-...",
  "licensee": {
    "name": "Acme Media Corp",
    "email": "licensing@acme.com"
  },
  "type": "commercial",
  "terms": {
    "duration": "12_months",
    "territory": ["us", "eu"],
    "usageTypes": ["web", "print"],
    "exclusivity": false,
    "maxImpressions": 1000000
  },
  "royalty": {
    "model": "per_impression",
    "ratePerThousand": 2.50,
    "currency": "USD"
  }
}

// Response
{
  "ok": true,
  "data": {
    "licenseId": "019license-abcd-...",
    "status": "active",
    "validFrom": "2026-02-13T00:00:00Z",
    "validUntil": "2027-02-13T00:00:00Z",
    "verificationUrl": "https://verify.drd.io/license/019license-abcd"
  }
}

Royalty Splitting Automation

For content with multiple rights holders, DRD automates royalty calculation and distribution. Configure split percentages and payment thresholds for each stakeholder.

Stakeholder	Role	Split	Min Payout
Original Creator	Author	60%	$50
Publisher	Distributor	25%	$25
Platform	DRD	10%	--
Agent (Scanner)	Detection	5%	$10

Enforcement Dashboard & Analytics

The enforcement dashboard provides a complete view of all active and historical enforcement actions. Track success rates, response times, and enforcement costs across jurisdictions.

Active Takedowns

+12 this week

Success Rate

92.3%

Up 3.1% MoM

Avg Resolution Time

4.2 days

Down from 6.8 days

Revenue Recovered

$142,800

Q1 2026

Enforcement & DMCA

Automated DMCA Notice Generation

Takedown Tracking & Follow-Up

Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody

Evidence Types Collected

Multi-Jurisdiction Enforcement

Legal Copilot

Dispute Resolution Framework

Licensing Management

Royalty Splitting Automation

Enforcement Dashboard & Analytics

Related Documentation

Enforcement & DMCA

Automated DMCA Notice Generation

Takedown Tracking & Follow-Up

Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody

Evidence Types Collected

Multi-Jurisdiction Enforcement

Legal Copilot

Dispute Resolution Framework

Licensing Management

Royalty Splitting Automation

Enforcement Dashboard & Analytics

Related Documentation