I got a letter from LCS on behalf of Minden Pictures about 2 months ago. They have the same address as Getty Images: 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104, United States and the format of the letter is identical to others that have been posted here on this forum. I took the image in question off the site and server as recommended on this forum.
I waited until they sent me a U.S. postal service letter and then I sent a rebuttal letter certified mail similar to those mentioned on this forum and other websites (but personalized) demanding documentation that they have rights to the image and also offering a more reasonable settlement ($30). I got the usual response via e-mail. They have not replied to my letter via snail mail, they keep sending e-mails - to which I have not responded. Here's their latest e-mail:
This message is sent to you as a reminder that the time frame for resolving the matter of your unauthorized use of Minden Pictures's imagery ends in two days (of the date of this message).
Accordingly, you are requested to take one of the following actions immediately:
Remit payment online at https://settle.lcs.global/463687639505 or call our office at +1 855 387 8725 and pay by credit card over the phone.
If you have licensing documentation, please send it to LCS@LCS.global.
Failure to resolve this matter may result in further legal proceedings. Any previous discount offer will be revoked and attorneys' fees will be added to the settlement amount.
We are available at +1 855 387 8725 if you have any questions.
We look forward to a prompt and amicable resolution to this matter.
Sincerely,
Koleta Vee
License Compliance Services
I couldn't find any posts on the archives about Minden Pictures. Does anyone have any experience with them? Are they a subsidiary of Getty Images? Are they more aggressive than Getty? I'm a little nervous about trying to just ignore them for 2 years now.
Thanks!
I waited until they sent me a U.S. postal service letter and then I sent a rebuttal letter certified mail similar to those mentioned on this forum and other websites (but personalized) demanding documentation that they have rights to the image and also offering a more reasonable settlement ($30). I got the usual response via e-mail. They have not replied to my letter via snail mail, they keep sending e-mails - to which I have not responded. Here's their latest e-mail:
This message is sent to you as a reminder that the time frame for resolving the matter of your unauthorized use of Minden Pictures's imagery ends in two days (of the date of this message).
Accordingly, you are requested to take one of the following actions immediately:
Remit payment online at https://settle.lcs.global/463687639505 or call our office at +1 855 387 8725 and pay by credit card over the phone.
If you have licensing documentation, please send it to LCS@LCS.global.
Failure to resolve this matter may result in further legal proceedings. Any previous discount offer will be revoked and attorneys' fees will be added to the settlement amount.
We are available at +1 855 387 8725 if you have any questions.
We look forward to a prompt and amicable resolution to this matter.
Sincerely,
Koleta Vee
License Compliance Services
I couldn't find any posts on the archives about Minden Pictures. Does anyone have any experience with them? Are they a subsidiary of Getty Images? Are they more aggressive than Getty? I'm a little nervous about trying to just ignore them for 2 years now.
Thanks!