Question 1

Should I hire a law firm like Minc or a takedown service like IntimaShield?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your goal. If the goal is "get the content off the internet and out of search results," a takedown service is the right tool and roughly 90% of NCII victims fit this. If the goal is "sue the person responsible" or you need attorney-client privilege, hire the law firm. You can also do both in sequence: takedown service first to stop the bleeding, law firm later if you want to pursue the perpetrator.

Question 2

Does IntimaShield have lawyers on staff?

Accepted Answer

No. IntimaShield is a takedown service, not a law firm. The DMCA takedown process does not require a lawyer to execute. It requires an authorized agent (which the takedown service is) and a valid notice. For actual legal representation, a law firm like Minc is the right path.

Question 3

If I hire Minc, do I still need a takedown service?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. Minc handles takedowns as part of their service. The question is whether you need the full law firm scope for what you actually want done. For pure removal cases, the takedown service alternative is roughly 5-10% of the cost.