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Getty Images Letter Forum / It has now been over 3 years since my Initial letter and still getting threats.

« on: January 28, 2014, 03:17:03 PM »

Isn't there a statute of limitations on an issue like this?
My first letter is dated over 3 years ago and I still get email that is disturbing, especially in the light of the people who are saying they are getting sued.
Here is the implied action line:  "  Please be advised that our client has granted our office the appropriate flexibility needed to bring this matter to a fair and reasonable conclusion.  "

At this point I am not responding. Suggestions?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Recent activity from getty is escalated

« on: November 27, 2013, 04:48:54 PM »

Hi all, Thanks for being there. I am new, obviously, to this forum.

I received the Getty letter almost 3 years ago for a thumbnail I used on a blog post. I do not remember the source, so it may be or may not be a copyrighted image. I did reply to the letter right away and informed them the image had been removed.

I got letters off and on for a couple of years which I did respond to. I even offered to settle for $250. They want $600 usd for the thumb which was for sale at less than $25 at the time I got the letter. I looked it up.  they are saying I must pay the full amount. It is with the collection company now and they will not reduce the price either.  My initial contact from them is  early in the year almost 3 years ago. I wonder if I should just hold out till the 3 years is up? Or if I wait, will they put this to legal before the statute is up?

I would really be happy to pay them the $250 and move on, but $600 for a thumbnail on a local blog seems steep and malicious.  I have asked them to prove they had the copyright for the image and they refuse to give me any information.   I have no way of knowing if they really have exclusive rights or not. That to me is the extortion part of this whole deal.  Any suggestions?

Thanks to you all. I have not really heard any stories of anyone actually being sued over a single image. Have I missed something?