Pokémon's strict copyright enforcement
The Pokémon Company is known for aggressively pursuing individuals who use Pokémon content without permission, as a recent incident highlights.
Even content that is nearly a decade old can still receive a copyright strike, as one YouTuber recently discovered.
YouTuber faces channel deletion threat
NoahJ456, a popular YouTuber with over five million subscribers, took to Twitter to express his frustration after The Pokémon Company issued a takedown notice for a video he posted seven years ago.
The video in question featured Pokémon characters modded into the game Call of Duty Zombies.
With two more strikes, NoahJ456's channel could face permanent deletion under YouTube's three-strikes policy.
Content creators at risk
This recent copyright strike serves as a warning to content creators who incorporate Pokémon content in their videos.
YouTube's strict enforcement means that channels can be removed if they receive three strikes within a 90-day period.
History of copyright enforcement
This is not the first time The Pokémon Company has taken action against content creators for unauthorized use of Pokémon content.
Similar incidents, such as the Palworld x Pokémon mod video, have also resulted in copyright strikes for creators.
Creators are advised to be cautious when using Pokémon content in their videos to avoid potential repercussions.
Protecting your channel
If you are a content creator who has featured Pokémon in your videos, it may be wise to make those videos private to avoid the risk of copyright strikes.
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