Re:I can't help but wonder... (Score 2)

Regardless of the "perjury" status (which seems dubious), it points a a lack of due diligence - negligence, in fact.

Given the escalating penalties for repeat DMCA offenders, I think it only sensible that false accusations made under the DMCA auspices should also carry an escalating penalty.

Firstly, I don't think it's at all reasonable that companies can throw out DMCA threats, with all the stress, hassle and (potentially) cost that can incur for the accused, with no cost to that company if they are wrong. Secondly, if they face penalties for such false accusations, I would hope it would discourage the more profiteering and venal of those companies to move on, and encourage the ones left to do better investigations before issuing their take down notices.