Despite recent reports of declining users, including an estimated 115,000 accounts deactivated recently, X (formerly Twitter) remains one of the most active online platforms.
In fact, copyright violations on X are common; our AI brand protection software has already enforced nearly 80 thousand infringements on the platform.
Fortunately, you don’t have to let bad actors and impersonators steal your intellectual property (IP) on X without consequence. You can file a DMCA takedown submission form to remove these infringements and protect your content and reputation.
Follow this guide to review the filing process and learn how to quickly respond to infringements when they occur.
How to file a DMCA takedown on Twitter (X)
You’ll need to act quickly to respond to infringements on X in order to protect your brand. Use these steps to properly prepare and fill out the takedown form for the fastest results.
Step 1: Ensure that a copyright violation has truly occurred by reviewing X’s copyright policy.
Step 2: Gather evidence of the infringement by saving the URL of the post which features your stolen content.
Step 3: Gather proof that you are the original copyright owner by documenting the URL of the original post.
Step 4: Visit the Twitter (X) Help Center and select the “Contact Us” button at the top right of the page.

Step 5: Select the “Help with Intellectual Property Issues” box (or, access the DMCA form directly)

Select “Help with intellectual property issues” via the X contact us section.
Step 6: Complete the form. You’ll need to include your personal contact information, URLs documenting the infringing content, and URLs of your original post proving ownership.

Complete the Twitter (X) copyright report form.
Step 7: Tick the boxes of the required statements agreeing that you are the rightful copyright owner submitting the form in good faith, provide your electronic signature, and submit the form.

Fill out the required statements and sign an electronic signature to complete the X (formerly Twitter) DMCA takedown report.
Tips to keep in mind when filing a DMCA takedown on Twitter (X) :
- Be as detailed as possible. Provide all requested information accurately to avoid delays in processing your takedown request. Incomplete or unclear submissions may be rejected.
- Provide contact information you are comfortable sharing. Your info will be passed on to the infringing account once X has reviewed your DMCA form.
- Document timestamps: Save screenshots of the infringing post with visible timestamps as further proof of the violation. You won’t have to provide these screenshots when you first file your form, but it’s good to have additional proof at the ready, should X request it.
How to address multiple Twitter (X) infringements in one form
You can use the same form to address multiple infringements you’ve identified on X. Once you have submitted a URL to the first example of infringed material, simply click “+ Add Another Link” and paste the link to the additional content as many times as necessary.

Use the same Twitter (X) DMCA takedown form to address multiple infringements at once.
Follow the same process for adding links that prove your ownership of the stolen content.
What happens after filing a DMCA takedown on Twitter (X)?
After filing your DMCA takedown on Twitter (X), an internal team will review and either approve or deny your request based on their terms of service and the provided evidence.
How long does it take?
X typically reviews DMCA forms within three days, but even brief delays can result in significant damage to your brand’s reputation. Addressing violations faster with automation tools like Red Points ensures minimal disruption and faster responses.
In the last year, our team cut X’s typical response time nearly in half for our clients by reducing average enforcement time by 47%.
Possible outcomes
If you receive claim validation from your request, X will proceed with the content removal, and may also delete the infringing user’s account.
If the reviewers at X find the evidence you provided to be insufficient, your claim will be denied. The user content will remain active on the platform and continue to put your brand at risk. In the case that your request is denied, gather further evidence and submit an additional request.
Dealing with counterclaims on Twitter
Once Twitter has reviewed and responded to your DMCA takedown, the infringing account will be notified. They will receive your contact information and have the opportunity to submit a counter-notification.
The account will need to provide evidence that they didn’t commit a copyright violation—whether because they are the original owner of the content, or because their post was within X’s fair use policy.
If X approves the counterclaim, the infringer could have their account and the stolen user content restored on the platform. You’ll need to act quickly to fight against this, either by submitting another DMCA takedown with further evidence, or by taking further legal action with professional assistance.
Escalation options with Red Points
Keeping track of your infringement claims can be frustrating and time-consuming, especially when you’re dealing with multiple offenses and repeat offenders across platforms.
Red Points simplifies this process with robust tools that automatically track your unresolved claims and recurring infringers. With our automated software, you’ll never have to worry about a claim getting lost or an infringement going unnoticed.
Tired of filing DMCA takedowns manually?
Keeping up with infringements and filing DMCA takedowns manually can take hours that you simply don’t have to spare while running your business.
Red Points streamlines the process with advanced AI-powered brand protection software that does all the heavy lifting for you while improving the process with:
Faster enforcement
By automating every step of the process while maintaining human oversight, Red Points eliminates the hassle of manual filings while providing faster, more reliable protection for your intellectual property.
In fact, our advanced AI-powered technology reduces enforcement response times on Twitter (now X) by nearly 50%.
Higher enforcement rates
Thanks to better enforcement accuracy, lack of false claims, and established relationships with various online platforms, Red Points provides superior enforcement success rates for our clients.
In 2024, we doubled the number of enforced infringements on X compared to 2023, and our systems are always improving for increased enforcement.
Bulk enforcement capabilities
No matter how many infringements your brand is experiencing, Red Points handles them easily. With bulk enforcement capabilities, you can tackle infringements at scale while eliminating hours of repetitive work.
We also identify and monitor repeat offenders, helping you address chronic infringement issues and safeguard your brand long-term.
Don’t wait for violations to spiral out of control. Take the first step in safeguarding your brand with Red Points. Request a demo today to experience fast, efficient, and reliable protection for your intellectual property.
What’s next
With over 150k DMCA takedowns already upheld on Twitter (now X), it’s vital to be prepared to handle infringements on the platform quickly and efficiently.
Filing manual DMCA takedowns can address the issue, but the process takes considerable time and hassle, and delays leave your brand vulnerable. Red Points simplifies this challenge with advanced AI-powered solutions that detect, validate, and enforce takedowns quickly and efficiently.
By automating the process, we help protect your content from impersonators and ensure repeat offenders don’t slip through the cracks.
Don’t let bad actors compromise your hard work. Learn more about Red Points’ brand protection services and see how our team can help you navigate these challenges and keep your brand safe, now and in the future.