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Systems and Methods for Takedown of Counterfeit Websites

Filed: December 16, 2020Issued: June 7, 2022Assignee: Bolster, Inc.

Outlines automated takedown processes, using APIs or emails to notify hosting providers with evidence (e.g., screenshots, IP details); includes periodic checks to confirm site removal, automating what was traditionally manual.

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