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The Copyright Infringement Notice is a crucial legal instrument in German intellectual property law enforcement. It serves as the initial formal step in addressing unauthorized use of protected works, commonly used before initiating court proceedings. This document, known in German legal practice as an 'Abmahnung,' must comply with specific requirements under the German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz) and related legislation. The notice should be used when there is clear evidence of copyright infringement and the rights holder wishes to enforce their rights through formal channels. A properly drafted Copyright Infringement Notice includes detailed identification of the protected work, specific instances of infringement, demands for cessation, and usually a declaration of discontinuance (Unterlassungserklärung) for the infringer to sign. The document's effectiveness relies on its compliance with German legal standards and its clarity in communicating both the infringement and the demanded remedies.

1. Sender Details: Complete contact information and legal identification of the copyright holder or their authorized representative

2. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the alleged infringer

3. Description of Protected Work: Clear identification and description of the copyrighted work, including registration details if applicable

4. Details of Infringement: Specific description of the infringing activity, including dates, locations, and nature of the infringement

5. Legal Basis: Citation of relevant provisions of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) and other applicable laws

6. Evidence Statement: Reference to evidence documenting the infringement

7. Cease and Desist Demand: Clear demand to immediately stop the infringing activity

8. Declaration of Discontinuance: Request for a signed declaration to cease the infringing activity (Unterlassungserklärung)

9. Deadline: Specific deadline for compliance with the demands

10. Consequences of Non-Compliance: Statement of legal actions that will be taken if demands are not met