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Getty Images Letter Forum / I received a letter from McCormack today
« on: May 10, 2011, 03:52:40 PM »
It states that Getty made "extensive efforts" to reach an amicable conclusion, which is totally bogus. I received my first letter from Getty in December of 2010. It noted three infringements, and a settlement price of $2,925.00. I did not know they were rights-protected. I immediately removed the images that very day, and also called to discuss a settlement.
At the time, I made a good-faith offer of $500 to settle the claim, as each image only had a list price of $49. That was rejected. An offer was made by Getty to settle on the spot for $2,350.00. As I did not have the money, I declined.
I received another letter today. I again called, and again made the offer of $500. I tried also offering $600, as well as installment payments. Both were rejected, and the full amount was demanded immediately, with failure to do so resulting in an attempt for legal action exceeding this amount.
I never received a cease and desist letter.
The new letter states that I have three weeks from the date of May 7th in order to pay in full, and the demand has now increased to $3860. It claims that $350 is attorney fees on their end, but they want $935 more than they did originally. I've sent my info to Oscar, along with payment, so hopefully there will be some resolution soon. I'm more than a little worried about the claim that they can sue for $150,000 per image, plus attorneys' fees.
At the time, I made a good-faith offer of $500 to settle the claim, as each image only had a list price of $49. That was rejected. An offer was made by Getty to settle on the spot for $2,350.00. As I did not have the money, I declined.
I received another letter today. I again called, and again made the offer of $500. I tried also offering $600, as well as installment payments. Both were rejected, and the full amount was demanded immediately, with failure to do so resulting in an attempt for legal action exceeding this amount.
I never received a cease and desist letter.
The new letter states that I have three weeks from the date of May 7th in order to pay in full, and the demand has now increased to $3860. It claims that $350 is attorney fees on their end, but they want $935 more than they did originally. I've sent my info to Oscar, along with payment, so hopefully there will be some resolution soon. I'm more than a little worried about the claim that they can sue for $150,000 per image, plus attorneys' fees.