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ELI Forums => Getty Images Letter Forum => Topic started by: Robert Krausankas (BuddhaPi) on June 23, 2012, 04:22:17 PM
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I don't know about anyone else, but I'm having a helluva time keeping up with who is who and from they come. So I've created a running list or "scorecard" if you will of all of the players. I'm sure I've left some out, and I'll gladly add them to the list...I'm sure more will come out of the woodwork over time as well..Please feel free to submit any additions or let me know of any corrections.
Getty Images
Jonathan Klien - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Hypocrite
John Lapham - Senior Vice President, General Counsel
Yoko Miyashita (VP, Seattle)
Lizanne Vaughan (Senior Director, Seattle)
Ilana Safer (Director, NYC)
Jason Camhi (NYC)
Lisa Wilmer - Senior Director, Corporate Counsel at Getty Images
Jonathan Lockwood (VP, UK)
Irene Paricaud (Director, UK)
Alec Cameron (Director, UK)
Nancy Monson - Copyright Compliance Specialist
Yvette Johnson - Copyright Compliance Specialist
Douglas J. Bieker - Copyright Compliance Specialist
Mandy Richmond - Copyright Compliance Specialist
Janea Davis - Copyright Compliance Specialist
Sam Brown - Copyright Compliance Specialist
Julie Hanrahan - Copyright Compliance Specialist
Daniel M. Wadkins - Outside Counsel - Lee & Hayes pllc
McCormack Intellectual Property Law
Timothy B. McCormack - aka "The Copyright Cow"
Lauren Kingston - Intellectual Property Attorney
Ms. Susan A Klatt - Paralegal
Ashanti A. Taylor - Paralegal
Heather Park - Paralegal
Benjamin Wayne - Paralegal
Kate Riley - Paralegal
Ann Hicks - Paralegal
DeBoer IP
John M. DeBoer
Hawaiian Art Network
Glen Carner - Owner / Head Troll
Vincent K. Tylor - Photogrpaher / Troll
Lynne Hubsch - Account Director / Troll
Peter T. Holt - Attorney
Brandon S. Sand - Attorney
Gil Zvulony - Attorney - Zvulony and Company
Julie Stewart - Attorney -Blackline Entertainment Law & The Trademark Shop
Aldrich Law Firm - Attorney - Russell Aldrich
Jeffrey L. Kominsky - Attorney - Conrad & Scherer
Ivan Kopas - - Attorney - Conrad & Scherer
Christian Philip Martinen - Attorney - CPM Creative
J. Stephen Street - Attorney
Larry Zerner - Attorney
Copyright Services International
Glen Carner - Owner
Vincent K. Tylor - Photogrpaher / Troll
J. Stephen Street - Attorney
Carolyn Wright - photoattorney.com
Carolyn Wright - Owner / Attorney
Leslie Burns - Attorney
Cindy Wan -Hsin Hsu- Attorney
Evan Andersen - Attorney
Jennifer Sherrouse - Realtor
Ryan McGinnis - - Photogrpaher
Earl Richardson - Attorney
Tyra Hughley Smith - Attorney
Linda Ellis
John W. Jolin - "Legal Representative"
William Hicks - Copyright Coordinator
Bretton Holmes - Copyright Liaison Director
Timothy J. Lockhart - Wilcox & Savage
Bryan Baer - Attorney (Kalka & Baer Personal Injury (Atlanta, GA)
Masterfile
Geoffrey Beal - Copyright Compliance Officer
John MacDougall - Senior Compliance Officer (past)
Steven M. Weinberg - Attorney - Holmes Weinberg PC
Ken MacDonald - Copyright Compliance Officer
Kristen Sams - Copyright Compliance Officer
Michael Hilsheimer - Copyright Compliance Officer
Corbis
John E. Grant III - Meltzer-Grant ( formerly IMUA Legal Advisors )
Stock Food America
Deborah Free - Copyright Compliance Manager
IMUA Legal Advisors - John E. Grant III
SuperStock
Rob T. Cook - Attorney from St. Augustine, Florida
Garden World Images
John E. Grant III - Meltzer-Grant ( formerly IMUA Legal Advisors )
Carolyn Wright (photoattorney.com)
Cindy Wan -Hsin Hsu- Attorney
Timothy B. McCormack (mcCormacklegal.com)
Nordic Photos
Alaska Stock
Dennis Franks - Office Manager
NCS IP Recovery
Pat Russo - Recovery Specialist
Elaine Mirren - Recovery Specialist
Darlene Connor - Recovery Specialist
Matt Miller - Recovery Specialist
Atradius Collections
Rebecca Allwood
Gallery Stock
Timothy B. McCormack - aka "The Copyright Cow"
Copyright Defense League
Randy G Taylor - "Agent"
Dan B. Levine - John W. Jolin wannabe??
National Photo Group
Fish Artist Joseph Tomenelli
Steven H. Mustoe - Attorney / Copyright Troll and Asshat of the month winner!
Daniel A. Sprout - Attorney / Copyright Troll
Of Counsel - Mark W. Untersee & Brenda S. Kitchen
National Photo Group, PLLC
Craig B. Sanders - Sanders Law, PLLC
Miroslav Moravec
Steven Turner
Of Note:
Hawaiian Art Network takes grand prize for rolling through the most attorneys thus far, but have no fear photoattorney.com Carolyn Wright's office is quickly gaining ground!
Getty images continues to stand by their "man" Timothy B. McCormack "The Copyright Cow" , but we have recently recieved a much "tamer and sanitized letter from a new lawyer Daniel M. Wadkins from Lee & Hayes pllc
John E. Grant gets honorable mention, as he knows how to get around and has on record represented Corbis, Stock Food America, and Garden World Images.
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There's a couple of listings missing:
Robotic Trolls:
PicScout, Bandwidth-Sucking Spybot
Semi-Robotic Trolls:
Offir Gutelzon, Co-founder and CEO, PicScout
Uri Lavi - General Manager, PicScout
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As in the operation desert storm card set
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1951/timothymccormackaceofsp.jpg)
Who's next, and what card? lol
S.G.
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For Getty Images:
Douglas J. Bieker Copyright Compliance Specialist
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/douglas-j-bieker/6/4b3/207
He's my special friend :)
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Timmy is an Ace among Trolls! I love the choice of the Ace of Clubs too! Very fitting.
We need 3 more Aces! Bieker could definitely be one of them, Greg!
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Interstingly, he's lasted almost 12 yrs with Getty Images, and used to work for a company called "Seed IP Law Group"
His words: "I'm curious how events in life can alter (or re-shape) perceptions of what is really important..."
For Getty Images:
Douglas J. Bieker Copyright Compliance Specialist
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/douglas-j-bieker/6/4b3/207
He's my special friend :)
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I don't know if Bieker rates an ace, he's just a hired goon, not sure if he's even worth a face card. Save the good ones for people like Linda and Uncle Glen.
I saw BuddhaPi's list, which I like the idea of, didn't include my good friend Douglas. When the list is completed may I suggest a name BuddhaPi, how about "The Brown Pages - A Complete Troll Directory"
Timmy is an Ace among Trolls! I love the choice of the Ace of Clubs too! Very fitting.
We need 3 more Aces! Bieker could definitely be one of them, Greg!
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Timothy B. McCormack is not deserving of the ace, perhaps the joker, but not the ace!
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Sounds like we need to get the "Copyright Troll House of Cards" in order! Keep the suggestion coming, people!
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While not the most dangerous, I figured that Timmy is one of the most prolific.
He must have sent more letters that anyone.
Not much to back it up, though... it's like the WMD that Iraq was supposed to have.
I was thinking of Julie Stewart as "The Joker"... lol
S.G.
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S.G., I just love the cowhide texture in the background. Nice touch!
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Julie Stewart. Derp.
(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/2807/juliestewartcopyrighttr.jpg)
S.G.
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HAR!
Brilliant.
Soylent Green is people, my friend! Real funny people at that! ;D
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Atradius Collections has earned a spot on my on-going list of copyright extortion trolls!
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"Please feel free to submit any additions or let me know of any corrections."
What about Lynne Hubsch, Account Director with Hawaiian Art Network.
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Thanx for the addition!
"Please feel free to submit any additions or let me know of any corrections."
What about Lynne Hubsch, Account Director with Hawaiian Art Network.
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and the list grows...yeah i know this is really just a thread bump..I'll have more to add from the pile of complaints tho...
welcome to the copyright troll club Copyright Compliance Specialist Janea Davis
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I was wondering if she was new when I saw her in activists thread. It is never good to be noticed by ELI when your a troll.
and the list grows...yeah i know this is really just a thread bump..I'll have more to add from the pile of complaints tho...
welcome to the copyright troll club Copyright Compliance Specialist Janea Davis
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and we wonder why it's nearly impossible to keep all of the names straight!
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A gratuitous bump, since Timothy McCormack is now listed on here twice, being as I felt compelled to add Gallery Stock to the ever growing list.
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I would be remiss if i did not include Randy Taylor and Dan B. Levine on the ever growing list of copyright trolls...wouldn't want anybody's feelings to get hurt..after all we at ELI are Equal Opportunity Advocates!
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John W. Jolin wannabe?? Doesn't have his sights set very high does he? ;)
Copyright Defense League
Randy G Taylor - "Agent"
Dan B. Levine - John W. Volin wannabe??
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Found a new one for Getty Images while reasearcing them this is from Nov 2011.
Simon McGrath
Websearch yielded this link: :D
Simon Mcgrath gettyimages suck balls - Pastebin.com
Simon Mcgrath gettyimages suck balls ... Getty Images Copyright Compliance
www.pastebin.com/ZiAXU3wJ - Cached
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Disregard, it appears he jumped ship last month, here is his latest listing, you can see him down at the bottom of the page where he is listed with Getty.
http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Simon/McGrath
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Just a gratuitous thread bump welcoming the newest skank copyright troll California Entertainment Attorney and washed up actor Larry Zerner to the ever growing list of trolls... welcome aboard Larry, enjoy riding the ELI PR train...have no fear, we'll do our part to get your practice ranked highly in the google results! This is an extra value added FREE service that you certainly deserve!....you can thank us later
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Somehow I've missed adding Heather Park to my little list, she's a paralegal that works for Timothy The Copyright Cow McCormack...something tells me we'll be hearing more about Heather in the very near future...
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I have the same feeling!
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Lets all give Darlene Connor / Recovery Specialist from NCS IP Solutions LLC a nice warm and fuzzy welcome to the list of copyright trolls....she may not be a troll herself, but she's certainly guilty by association!
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Mustoe Law Firm (fish artist Joseph Tomelleri)
Steven H. Mustoe
Daniel A. Sprout
Of Counsel
Mark W. Untersee
Brenda S. Kitchen
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Lets all give Benjamin Wayne a nice warm welcome to the ever growing list of copyright - trolls and paralegals..this one hails from the office of the copyright cow Timothy B. McCormack of Seattle Washington.
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Might as well add Matt Miller, Recovery Specialist at NCP IP Solutions.
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Might as well add Matt Miller, Recovery Specialist at NCP IP Solutions.
I hope it's safe to assume you responded to NCS properly to make them go away for good?
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I hope it's safe to assume you responded to NCS properly to make them go away for good?
Indeed I did. Thanks!
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Lets all welcome Attorney Tyra Hughley Smith from Carolyn Wrights office to the world of copyright trolling!
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My wife just received an extortion letter from Craig B. Sanders of Sanders Law, PLLC representing the National Photo Group, LLC regarding an image on her fashion blog. Didn't see them on the list so I figure they are new to the party.
Looks like we have a few days of research ahead of us.
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My wife just received an extortion letter from Craig B. Sanders of Sanders Law, PLLC representing the National Photo Group, LLC regarding an image on her fashion blog. Didn't see them on the list so I figure they are new to the party.
Looks like we have a few days of research ahead of us.
Thanks for the heads up I've added Attorney Craig Sanders to ongoing list of assholes....errrrr trolls
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New copyright troll to add to the ever growing list! Our newest troll Mr. John M. DeBoer hales from the great state of Texas..Timmy undies must be in a knot, as this is going to cut into his commission!
Mr. John M. DeBoer, Director DEBOER IP, PC, has over 5 years specialized experience in intellectual property. Mr. DeBoer currently practices in all major areas of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, and copyright law, with an emphasis in global patent prosecution services (prior art searches, patent application preparation [PCT, utility, design], response to patent office communications, and appellate/reexamination). Mr. DeBoer also offers assistance with trademark and copyright registration, and related enforcement.
Bar Membership
U.S. District Court – Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court – Colorado
Texas State Bar
United States Patent & Trademark Office
South Texas College Of Law - 2009
http://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Find_A_Lawyer&template=/Customsource/MemberDirectory/MemberDirectoryDetail.cfm&ContactID=310218
http://www.deboerip.com/Home.php
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-deboer/32/833/a74
::EDIT:: Removed the Getty / McCormack reference as I have not confirmed this is a Getty letter.
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Lets all give paralegal Kate Riley from the office of Seattle attorney Timothy B. McCormack, and nice welcome, as she's now been added to the ever growing list of scum-bag copyright trolls...
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As long as the cash keeps pouring in, the list will continue to grow
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A warm welcome to the newest troll to be added to the list!
Attorney Steven Turner
http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/forum/getty-images-letter-forum/steven-turner-washington-state-copyright-extortion-lawyer-targets-australian/
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Welcome to the newest Getty Copyright Compliance Specialist Sam Brown. I found him while going through the latest set of Attorney General complaints filed against Getty Images and McCormack IP Law.
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Found a new one for Getty Images while reasearcing them this is from Nov 2011.
Simon McGrath
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Disregard, it appears he jumped ship last month, here is his latest listing, you can see him down at the bottom of the page where he is listed with Getty.
http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Simon/McGrath
He's back with Getty Images and has been emailing me.
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Lured back by the promise of steady work no doubt
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Is there a running list of safe companies?
Is 123rf safe?
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I don't know about them, I use Pond5 for all of my stock images. They are as low as a dollar and good quality. No expatriation on them either (at least the ones I have purchased).
Is there a running list of safe companies?
Is 123rf safe?
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Thanks Greg. I knew one of them had the word pond in it.
I was sure there was a thread that had a list of "safe" image companies, but am having brain fart and can't find it.
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Hi Bernie,
I just bumped my ongoing list of public domain images in this forum. But it is at:
http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/forum/getty-images-letter-forum/list-of-public-domain-stock-footage-companies/
Also, if you want to license an image at an affordable price, I would agree with Greg and encourage you to look at http://www.pond5.com.
I spoke with representatives at two trade shows and both times they said they don't participate in image trolling. One sales rep said something along the lines of: "We provide images at a very affordable price, and suing potential customers is not in our business model." Or something like that.
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Thanks Jerry,
I knew there was a list. I'm going to purchase my image through pond5.
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Hello. Not sure how best to proceed. Here is summary: Started company late last year. Constructed website. Placed image on website that was previously sent to me by someone else on an investment brochure. 2 weeks after launching website received letter from Masterfile. They initially asked for $1860. I removed image immediately (mage was up for less than 30 days). I didn't respond and a few months later Master file offered to settle for $750. I didn't respond. I am now receiving correspondence from Tyra Hughley asking for $3500. My Company has not made any money and it never will. I will likely dissolve Company soon. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Well if you plan on dissolving the company anyway, there is no way they can sue that company, depending on who you set it up, would determine if they could come at you personally.
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I have a new name to add to the list for McCormack
Ann Hicks: Paralegal to McCormack.
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I have a new name to add to the list for McCormack
Ann Hicks: Paralegal to McCormack.
Might you have a redacted letter to go along with this name?
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nevermind, I thought that name rang a bell...she's been around the block a few times..
http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/forum/mccormack-letter-forum/my-experience-(so-far)/
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I have a new name to add to the list for McCormack
Ann Hicks: Paralegal to McCormack.
Might you have a redacted letter to go along with this name?
I will have many letters :) , I am receiving my annual complaint letters from the WSAG, once I have them all, remove the fluff and integrate them into my ongoing statistics they will all be made available.
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nevermind, I thought that name rang a bell...she's been around the block a few times..
http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/forum/mccormack-letter-forum/my-experience-(so-far)/
I didn't remember the name and didn't see her on the list so I added her.
On another note maybe we should add Scott Wilsdon to the list. I have a complaint where he was going after a guy on behave of Getty telling him it was his last chance to pay before he filed a lawsuit on behave of Getty. The company in question was a pest control company. The problem is both the pest control company and their lawyer both told Getty and Wilsdon that the image in question was on a mock up page from a web design company salesmans pitch. They didn't onw the site, the picture or have anything to do with it but because it had the company name on it Getty then Wilsdon kept going after them even though they had nothing to do with the page or image. In my opinion it sounds like Wilsdon is trolling to me and should be added to the list.
What do you think Robert?
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I think it's worthy to post this by itself...can you send it to me please...more FREE exposure of Wilsdon...he can thank me later.
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ELI would like to welcome Julie Hanranhan to our ongoing list. Ms. Hanrahan is a Getty License Compliance Specialist based out of the Chicago office and has been with Getty since 2008. She just showed up in my latest batch of WSAG complaints.
https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=AAEAAAAIXogBgYj2gyIYXJfJRp6gaEkb-6RpWkE&authType=name&authToken=BPU4&trk=prof-sb-browse_map-name
This complaint and all the new complaints will be made available once I have received them all and compiled the data in my on going statistics.