Expert YouTube and Copyright Lawyer in India

Protecting Your Digital Content on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Beyond

In today’s digital age, your online content is your most valuable asset. For content creators, influencers, and businesses, a YouTube channel, Instagram profile, or website is more than just a platform—it’s your brand, your voice, and your livelihood.

However, this digital-first world is filled with legal complexities. A single, unjust copyright strike, a vague community guideline violation, or a sudden channel termination can wipe out years of your hard work.

At Patra’s Law Chambers, we understand the critical intersection of technology, content creation, and intellectual property law. We are your dedicated legal partners in navigating the complex rules of online platforms and protecting your digital rights.

The Digital Legal Minefield: Common Problems We Solve

Platform policies are often enforced by automated systems (AI) that make mistakes, and malicious actors can exploit these systems. We provide expert legal help for these specific, high-stakes problems:

• Malicious Copyright Strikes: Dealing with the “three-strike” rule on YouTube is terrifying. We handle cases of false or malicious copyright claims (“strike sniping”) filed by competitors or bad actors, where the goal is not to protect a copyright but to harm your channel.

• Content ID Claims: While not a “strike,” a Content ID claim can automatically demonetize your video, diverting all your ad revenue to the claimant. We help you dispute baseless Content ID claims, especially complex cases involving background music, transformative use, or ‘Fair Use’ arguments.

• Vague Community Guideline Violations: Has your video been removed for “harmful content,” “harassment,” or “spam, scams, and deceptive practices” even when it’s clearly not? We help you draft cogent legal appeals that go beyond the standard “appeal” button, challenging the AI’s decision with human-led legal reasoning.

• Sudden Channel Termination: This is the digital death penalty for a creator. Your channel, subscribers, and videos can vanish overnight with a generic email. We specialize in escalating these cases, building a legal argument to prove the termination was an error and fighting for reinstatement.

• Facebook & Instagram Account Disablement: These platforms are notorious for their “repeat infringer” policies and difficult appeal processes. If your Instagram or Facebook account has been disabled or suspended for copyright or other violations, we can intervene and manage the appeal and restoration process on your behalf.

• DMCA Takedown Notices: If someone has stolen your website content, photos, or videos, we issue formal DMCA Takedown Notices to the infringing website and their web host. Conversely, if you’ve received a false DMCA notice, we will file a robust Counter-Notification to get your content restored.

Our Specialized Digital & Social Media Legal Services

1. YouTube Channel Protection & Recovery

• Copyright Strike Resolution: Analyzing the validity of the strike, advising on retraction, and filing legally sound DMCA Counter-Notifications.

• Channel Suspension & Termination Appeals: Drafting comprehensive legal appeals to YouTube’s internal legal team to challenge a wrongful termination.

• Content ID Dispute Escalation: Managing the dispute process for false Content ID claims to reclaim your video’s monetization.

2. Multi-Platform Copyright & Policy Defence

• Facebook & Instagram Appeals: Handling appeals for disabled, suspended, or “action-blocked” accounts due to copyright or community standard violations.

• Twitter (X) & LinkedIn Disputes: Assisting with copyright disputes and profile impersonation or suspension issues.

• Website DMCA Takedowns: Drafting and sending DMCA notices to have your stolen content (articles, photos, etc.) removed from infringing websites.

3. NEW: Domain Name & Brand Protection (UDRP/INDRP)

Your domain name (YourBrand.com) is your digital identity. When someone else registers it in bad faith, it’s called “cybersquatting.”

• What is Cybersquatting/Typosquatting? This is the bad-faith registration of domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to your trademark or brand. This includes typosquatting (e.g., patraslawchanbers.com) to trick your clients.

• Our Legal Solution: We initiate legal proceedings to recover your domain name through:

  • UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy): The global, streamlined process managed by organizations like WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) for generic domains (like .com, .net, .org).

  • INDRP (.IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy): The specific legal framework for resolving disputes involving India’s .in country-code domains.

We will file the legal complaint, gather evidence of bad faith, and argue your case to have the domain transferred back to you.

4. Proactive Legal Action & Litigation

When appeals and notices are not enough, we are prepared to take formal legal action.

• Sending Cease & Desist Notices: A powerful legal notice from our firm is often the fastest way to stop infringement.

• Litigation: Filing suits for copyright infringement, defamation (libel/slander), and damages in the High Court or relevant tribunals.

• Defending Against False Claims: Representing you in court if a false copyright claimant sues you after a DMCA counter-notification.

Why Choose Patra’s Law Chambers?

Navigating digital law requires more than just legal knowledge; it requires technical understanding.

• Expert Leadership: Our firm is led by Advocate Sudip Patra, an alumnus of the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur (LL.B. IPR) and IIM Calcutta (P.G.D.).

• Unique Technical-Legal Acumen: With a foundational degree in B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) combined with a specialization in Intellectual Property Rights, Advocate Patra possesses a rare and deep understanding of the technology behind digital platforms, which is crucial for winning complex cyber-law and copyright cases.

• Supreme Court & High Court Experience: As a practicing Advocate in the Supreme Court of India & Calcutta High Court, our firm is not just a consultancy. We are experienced litigators ready to defend your rights at the highest levels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What is the difference between a YouTube Copyright Strike and a Content ID Claim?

  • A: A Content ID Claim is usually automated and results in the claimant monetizing (running ads on) your video. It does not typically harm your channel’s standing. A Copyright Strike is a formal, legal takedown request. It results in your video being removed, and receiving three strikes will lead to the termination of your entire channel.

• Q: My YouTube channel was terminated for “spam or deceptive practices,” but I did nothing wrong. Can you get it back?

  • A: While no outcome is guaranteed, this is a very common issue. It’s often an error by YouTube’s automated systems. We can build a detailed legal appeal that proves your content does not violate these vague policies and that the termination was a mistake.

• Q: Someone filed a false DMCA takedown against me. What are the risks of filing a Counter-Notification?

  • A: A DMCA Counter-Notification is a legal document sworn under penalty of perjury. When you file one, you are legally stating you have a good-faith belief the content was removed by mistake. The claimant then has 10-14 business days to file a lawsuit against you. We will analyze the strength of your case before filing to ensure your legal position is secure.

• Q: Can I use 10 seconds of a song under “Fair Use”?

  • A: This is a dangerous myth. “Fair Use” (or “Fair Dealing” in India) is not a right; it’s a complex legal defense. It is decided by a judge based on four factors (purpose of use, nature of the work, amount used, and effect on the market). There is no “magic number” of seconds. We can advise you on whether your specific use likely qualifies as ‘Fair Use’ before you get a strike.

• Q: My Instagram account was disabled for “repeat copyright infringement.” What can I do?

  • A: Recovering an account from Meta (Facebook/Instagram) is challenging, as their appeal process is notoriously difficult. We can help you navigate their system, submit the required legal information (like DMCA counter-notifications for the false claims), and escalate the issue to try and get a human review.

• Q: What is UDRP / INDRP?

  • A: This is the legal process to recover a domain name from a “cybersquatter.” If someone has registered yourbrand.com (UDRP) or yourbrand.in (INDRP) in bad faith to sell it to you or to trick your customers, we can file a complaint to have that domain transferred to you, often without a full, expensive lawsuit.

Don’t Risk Your Digital Livelihood. Get Expert Legal Help.

Your content is your business. Don’t let false claims, unfair strikes, or platform errors derail your success. Whether you need to fight a DMCA takedown, appeal a channel suspension, or recover a hijacked domain name, Patra’s Law Chambers is here to provide expert legal guidance and representation.

Contact us today for a consultation to protect your digital assets.

📞 Contact Us

• Website: www.patraslawchambers.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: +91 890 222 4444 / +91 9044 04 9044

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• Kolkata Office: NICCO HOUSE, 6th Floor, 2, Hare Street, Kolkata-700001 (Near Calcutta High Court)

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