Here you go Boys & Girls. Let the dissection begin.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/78285545/Masterfile-vs-Walter-Wethered-Complaint-Exhibits
It is over 1 image but it appears to be against a successful business practice, not a non-profit, startup, or hobbyist. Also, the image in question is part of a collection which mitigates any possible awards. Masterfile has an extensive history of eventually forcing settlements once the complaint is filed.
On a different note, the name "Masterfile" itself does not convey stock images. It conveys expertise in "filing" presumably filing copyrights and filing lawsuits. I am beginning to think Masterfile did not start out as a stock photo company. In fact, it has been speculated that the majority of Masterfile's revenues does not come from image sales at all. It might be a "front" to the extortion letter / shakedown letter business.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/78285545/Masterfile-vs-Walter-Wethered-Complaint-Exhibits
It is over 1 image but it appears to be against a successful business practice, not a non-profit, startup, or hobbyist. Also, the image in question is part of a collection which mitigates any possible awards. Masterfile has an extensive history of eventually forcing settlements once the complaint is filed.
On a different note, the name "Masterfile" itself does not convey stock images. It conveys expertise in "filing" presumably filing copyrights and filing lawsuits. I am beginning to think Masterfile did not start out as a stock photo company. In fact, it has been speculated that the majority of Masterfile's revenues does not come from image sales at all. It might be a "front" to the extortion letter / shakedown letter business.