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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Got my first letter, yay.

« on: November 20, 2013, 03:41:42 PM »

Thanks everyone.

The photo is definitely registered, both on the official copyright website and is only available for purchase through Getty (ugh). There are about a thousand uses of it from a reverse google search. I did, in fact host it. As an entrepreneur and startup person, I am surprised no one has ever reported on this before and like many here I was unwise to the copyright situation this country faces until now.

My biggest worry of who they would choose to sue is the fact that, although I have no money right now, my business is highly disruptive in a major industry. The picture was not useful for the article as it was an announcement post with a "fun" picture to the side. I am going to speak with my legal consultation to see what they advise. I'll direct them to here as well, what is the "best" link I could send them to here?

Is it best to act on my own behalf or show I have legal representation?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Got my first letter, yay.

« on: November 20, 2013, 03:08:02 AM »

Hi all, I have been reading up on the forums and appreciate the knowledge.

I was curious if the photographer can "drop charges"? I know, and have read, to not contact them directly but we may have a common friend, actually. Otherwise I suppose I am in for the long-haul. I have over $1k request for 1 photo that was posted about a month ago. This is obviously a ridiculous charge for a blog and obviously think I am loaded due to the nature of the business. I have removed the photo now and have yet to create a plan to defend upon.

I have, also, read a lot of people not on these forums being actually legally pursued.

Here's some more info that may be of use. They named my company as the addressee and sent the screenshot of the photo used on our blog. My "company" is not registered nor created in any state (yet) and is just a work name as of now. Is this enough to just ignore or build a defense around? They do, obviously, have my home address though and my name is easily googled in relations to the "company".

Thanks for the feedback in advance.