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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Sue for Harrassment?

« on: December 02, 2016, 08:00:06 PM »

I may need some guidance as to how to attach images in this forum as I'm not seeing it.

The images in question, under closer inspection, are a sequence of shots more than likely taken by the same photographer of a skier, but at different moments, as the skier changes positions. I work in the ski industry, have written permission to use my image and even give the photographer credit on our site.

Thanks for your continued help on this.

And why I waited so long to respond: Maybe my reasoning is flawed, but a poster used the analogy on this forum of owning a house and receiving a letter for rent due from someone claiming they own your house. Do you really need to respond to every ass-hat claiming you owe them rent on something that is blatantly false? Apparently yes....

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Sue for Harrassment?

« on: December 02, 2016, 01:07:04 PM »

Thank you for the advice. I wrote that they are in fact two different pictures and this is what I received (they are absolutely two different images):
Thank you for your email response regarding the above unsettled matter on behalf of my client, Getty Images, for the unauthorized use of their rights-managed (RM) and copyright protected material.  While you may assert the image is not the same, the image is in fact intellectual property owned/managed by my client.  With that, the requisite license process is required to legitimize the use.  As you may know Getty Images is the recognized world leader in their industry.  To initiate a merit less claim as you have eluded to would be above all, irresponsibly, but moreover would quickly lead to the diminished credibility as the leader in their industry.

If you would prefer your attorney to handle the settlement process on your behalf I am happy to speak with him or her in that regard.  Thank you again for your response and continued attention to this matter.  I hope you are off to a great start to the day today.

Best Regards,
 
Matt Miller
NCS IP Solutions
PO Box 50276
Sarasota, Fl. 34232

Why do I need to provide proof of licensing for a picture that is not owned by Getty?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Sue for Harrassment?

« on: November 30, 2016, 07:50:25 PM »

I've received four emails from Getty and now emails and letters from NCS IP Solutions, LLC for use of an image. The images are not the same however. They are very close, but there are obvious differences, beyond the fact that I have license from the photographer for use of the image I'm using.

For all the harrassment they put others through, is there any recourse for their blatant extortion efforts?

Thanks in advance!