Your Guide to Reporting Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Issues on Linno Fund
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents
Linno Fund prioritizes the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights. This article explains how Linno Fund manages IP disputes related to content hosted on our platform.
Important Note: This article is informational and not intended as legal advice. For specific concerns or legal correspondence, including takedown requests or demand letters, we strongly recommend consulting an attorney.
Copyrights
Linno Fund complies with copyright protection laws under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"). When a compliant DMCA takedown notice is submitted, Linno Fund will remove or disable access to the alleged infringing content. Section 512 of the DMCA provides rules for reporting copyright infringement and filing a counter-notification. Linno Fund reserves the right to remove or disable any user-generated content that is alleged to infringe on copyrights, as well as terminate accounts associated with repeat infringers.
If you suspect that content on Linno Fund infringes on your copyright, we recommend consulting with an attorney before filing a DMCA notification. Misrepresenting claims of copyright infringement can result in liability for damages, including legal costs. If you identify infringing content, follow the instructions below to submit a complete DMCA takedown notice.
DMCA Notification Requirements
A complete DMCA notification must include the following (please note that all information must be submitted in English):
1. Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name will suffice) as the complainant or representative authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work being infringed (e.g., a link to your original work) or, if multiple works are involved, a representative list of the infringed works.
3. Identification of the infringing material and sufficient details to help Linno Fund locate it (e.g., URLs).
4. Contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement reflecting the following, word for word: “I have a good faith belief that the use of the material complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”
6. A statement reflecting the following, word for word: “The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”
For reporting content within comments, include a screenshot or a precise location of the alleged infringing material. General links to profiles are insufficient for Linno Fund to identify the material.
Reporting a Copyright Violation
Once you have gathered all the required information, send the completed notification to Linno Fund via email.
Email Address: [email protected]
After Submission
When a compliant DMCA notice is received, Linno Fund will:
- Remove or disable access to the infringing material.
- Notify the user responsible for the alleged infringement and provide them with a copy of the DMCA notice and the complainant’s contact information.
What if I’m the Linno Fund User and I Want to Dispute the DMCA Takedown Notice?
If you are a Linno Fund User who received a DMCA notification and whose material was removed (the “Respondent”), and you believe that your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you have five (5) business days from your receipt of the infringement notice to dispute the claims by submitting a counter-notification.
If you would like to submit a counter-notification, please email a complete response to our email address (email address above). Please note that incomplete counter-notifications will not be acted upon.
A complete counter-notification must include the following (please note that all information must be submitted in English):
1. Your physical or electronic signature as the “Respondent.”
2. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal or disabling.
3. A statement reflecting the following, word for word: “Under penalty of perjury, I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.”
4. Your name, address, and telephone number, along with a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district where your address is located, or if outside the United States, any judicial district where the service provider may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the complainant or their agent.
If Linno Fund has disabled access to your account or campaign following a DMCA notification, you may request temporary reactivation solely to remove the contested material. Failure to follow Linno Fund’s instructions regarding reactivation may result in permanent suspension.
After Submission
Once Linno Fund receives a complete counter-notification:
- We will forward the counter-notification to the complainant.
- We may reinstate the removed material or account 10 to 14 business days following receipt of the counter-notification, unless we are informed that the complainant has filed a court action seeking to prevent the alleged unauthorized use of the material.
Important Note: Under the DMCA, any person who knowingly misrepresents that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification may be liable for damages.
Trademarks
Trademark disputes are handled differently from copyright disputes as the DMCA does not cover trademark infringement. Linno Fund processes claims related to registered trademarks, including word marks, symbols, and designs. Claims involving unregistered trademarks, trade dress, or non-traditional marks (e.g., sounds or colors) require a valid court order before Linno Fund can take action.
For more information on the process of registering a trademark, consult with an attorney or refer to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website.
Reporting a Trademark Violation
To report trademark infringement, submit the following details via email to [email protected]:
- Confirm whether you attempted to resolve the issue directly with the user.
- Provide the Linno Fund URL of the campaign or content in question.
- Identify the trademarked material being infringed (e.g., word, phrase, symbol, or design) and provide details of its use on the Linno Fund platform.
- Include the trademark registration number.
- Include the trademark registration office (e.g., USPTO).
- Provide the trademark owner’s name and address.
- Include your contact details (e.g., full legal name, email address, and title).
- Explain how the campaign or content violates your trademark.
- Include the following statement, word for word: “I have a good-faith belief that the challenged material violates the trademark owner’s rights.”
- Add this statement, word for word: “The information in this complaint is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am authorized to act on behalf of the trademark owner.”
- Include a statement acknowledging that Linno Fund may share your complaint with the affected user.
- Provide your physical or electronic signature (typing your full name suffices).
Misrepresenting that material infringes on your trademark may result in liability for damages, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees. Please note that only the trademark owner or their authorized representative can file a trademark infringement report.
After Submission
Once Linno Fund receives a complete trademark infringement notice, we will:
- Review the claim.
- Take appropriate action, such as removing or disabling access to infringing material or terminating the infringing user’s account.
Interested in using Linno Fund’s trademarks for your campaigns? Please refer to our Brand Resources Guide.
Patents
If you suspect that a campaign is promoting an item or service that infringes on a valid and enforceable patent, please follow the outlined process and submit your complaint to [email protected].
Ensure that your message includes all the required information listed below:
- A valid patent registration number and a court or agency order confirming infringement of the patent by material on the Linno Fund platform;
- The Linno Fund URL of the infringing campaign;
- Your full legal name;
- Your email address (please use company email address);
- Company name (optional);
- Company street address (optional);
- Include a statement that Linno Fund may share your complaint with the affected user, with a copy of this complaint;
- And a statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your complaint is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the patent holder.
After Submission
Be aware that you could be held liable for damages, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees, if you falsely claim that material infringes on your patent(s). Linno Fund will evaluate patent infringement claims and remove any campaign from public view if it is subject to a court order confirming infringement.
For questions or additional guidance, contact Linno Fund’s IP team at [email protected]. We are dedicated to protecting your rights while fostering an innovative and respectful community for all users.
