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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile $12K per Image Extortion Letter

« on: September 01, 2012, 04:23:38 PM »

Also worth noting and discussing with this new letter is the "Artist Agreement" that comes with it..

http://copyright-trolls.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Redacted-Artist-Agreement-David-Muir.pdf

a couple of quick observations in regards to both the demand letter, the "agreement" and one of the images in the letter:

1. You may verify Masterfile's ownership by visiting www.masterfile.com - yup thats solid proof that they own the image, and the image has been registered PROPERLY

In case anyone is interested I OWN THE MOON!!,  YES I do!! I have a picture of it on my website, anybody that looks at the moon should give me money, better yet, they should give me all of their money! NOW!

2. second image in question "Hand Holding Compass" just happens to be listed on this site as well http://www.visualphotos.com/image/1x7463474/hand_holding_compass

The above site does mention masterfile, and that the image is Rights Managed, but is it not "odd" that the image is watermarked with "visualphotos.com???


Artists Agreement  Dated April 1, 2003 -

section 16.1 states the agreement will remain in force for a term of 3 years, and be automatically renewed for 1 year terms, until such time as Masterfile ot Artist gives written notice of termination...

It's awfully nice of MF to supply these agreements, however it seems to me that they should also supply solid proof that the contract was never terminated by themselves or the artist. So once again providing this document means nothing, nada, zilch!

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile $12K per Image Extortion Letter

« on: September 01, 2012, 12:19:55 PM »

These people really aren't playing with a full deck.  They ask for such unreasonable amounts that they force their victims to research, find this site, and thus join the fight agaisnt this type of business model.  I personally believe that if they would ask for a reasonable amount, most people would pay.  It is better to get several hundred smaller payments, then ask for these huge sums that will never get paid.

The amounts listed on the above posted letter are actually "laughable," especially since Masterfile did not come out smelling like a rose agains Chaga. Frankly, I believe Masterfile had some great amunition against Chaga, since this was there second time around using photos from them without permission.  But they sued for such outrageous amounts, that they lost all credibility.

well we never accused the trolls of being smart!! Nice to see you back Bekka!

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Matthews trip to Jupiter, Forida

« on: September 01, 2012, 10:09:26 AM »

!!!!!ELI CAPTION CONTEST!!!!!

Caption the photo in the first message in this topic and win an all-expense paid vacation to the fun-filled offices of copyright troll and collection agent Timothy B. McCormack of Seattle, Washington... and more!

@ Spend a guaranteed hour with Timothy B. McCormack himself as he personally describes to the caption contest winner his latest movie-making venture, his eagerly-awaited biographical documentary -- "The Life and Times of an Extraction Letter Man: How I Stand Up to the Pressure of People Hating Me and Making Fun of Me and Wanting to Record Phone Calls from My Office Just Because We Demand Absurd Amounts of Money without Providing a Shred of Proof of Our Right to Seize that Money!"

@ Have a free* lunch at Burger King with McCormack Law paralegals, paid for by Timothy B. McCormack himself! Learn what it's really like to be a low level copyright troll, direct from the horses' ass mouths! (*limit one cheeseburger, one small fries, and one water).

@ Visit Getty Images' Compliance Department with host and tour guide Jonathan Klein. Ask questions and get answers about the Compliance Departments inner workings!* (*confidentiality agreement must be signed and thumb printed, and you will be rectal retinal scanned before entering building. Typical TSA protocols will be followed.)

@ And much, much more...

Contest Rules:
Limit of five captions per ELI poster
Winner will be announced on Saturday, September 8, 2012

I think I just shit myself!!

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Matthews trip to Jupiter, Forida

« on: September 01, 2012, 06:36:30 AM »

As a general rule, I don't delete posts. However, there must be a rule somewhere about posting degrading and undignified photos of the website owner.

But I haven't posted those.....YET!!

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Matthews trip to Jupiter, Forida

« on: August 31, 2012, 09:43:16 PM »

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Ok to deal with GettyImages via email as opposed to USPS?

« on: August 31, 2012, 06:07:27 AM »

Welcome to the forum Alfred,I strongly suggest NOT using email, just makes Beakers day that much easier. Continue doing research and you'll discover the best way to push back is to fight this on your terms not theirs, thus sucking as much of their time as possible.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: ELI Factor - Episodes 4 & 5 (Robert Krausankas & Greg Troy)

« on: August 30, 2012, 08:23:08 PM »

I think i might had had 4 or 5 too many mountain dews...

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Getty Images is Hiring!!

« on: August 29, 2012, 07:41:06 PM »

Great posting.
"team of attorneys"... "fast paced sales office"?
Attorneys..? selling... something?

S.G.

selling their souls to the devil I say! and a bunch of bull too

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Getty Images is Hiring!!

« on: August 29, 2012, 06:51:14 PM »

Attorney (Independent Contractor)
Tracking Code
P-NYC 2012
Job Description
Getty Images is seeking resumes for a part-time independent contract attorney (15 to 20 hours per week) in the Getty Images New York office.

Getty Images is a leading creator and distributor of still imagery, footage and multimedia products, as well as a recognized provider of other forms of premium digital content, including music. Getty Images serves business customers in more than 100 countries and is the first place creative and media professionals turn to discover, license and manage images and other digital content. Its award-winning photographers and imagery help customers produce inspiring work which appears every day in the world’s most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and Web sites. Visit Getty Images at www.gettyimages.com to learn more about how the company is advancing the unique role of digital media in communications and business, and enabling creative ideas to come to life.

Seeking part-time independent contractor support to supplement an in-house team of attorneys, servicing a fast-paced sales office, with the following experience/qualifications:

Three or more years of law firm experience in IP licensing and other general commercial matters;
Previous in-house counsel experience advising business clients, preferably with respect to IP-focused products and services;
Prior knowledge and experience negotiating and drafting copyright license agreements, with an excellent attention to detail;
Music licensing experience helpful, but not required;
Organized, able to deal with high volumes of ongoing projects on tight deadlines;
Able to perform complex tasks with minimal direction and/or supervision; 
Solutions-oriented, self-starter who works well with others;
Personable, low-maintenance, sense of humor a plus.
This is a great opportunity to work with a small, collegial legal team in a dynamic environment.


I've highlighted the rather amusing parts..

"attention to detail"?? - "Collect us Money"
"high volumes of on-going "projects" = able to send out lots of letters!
"works well with others" = drink from the collective kool-aid urn
"sense of humor a plus" = cause being a copyright collection clerk is a sucky job
"dynamic environment" = you'll be completely burnt out in 6 months to a year

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Got 3rd Getty Letter Now I'm Not Sure

« on: August 28, 2012, 08:59:19 PM »

I want a tee shirt, but I want my with BuddhaPi's face instead.

That can be arranged......um Robert?
 

um.........NO....not until you come out with the rest of us

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Got 3rd Getty Letter Now I'm Not Sure

« on: August 28, 2012, 03:55:58 PM »

May i please have express written permission to use this image?? If not I'll just steal it, after all we are all thieves anyway..

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Getty Images Pays $100K to Settle Car-Freshener Suit

« on: August 28, 2012, 12:40:51 PM »

I was just talking about this case with Greg Troy, as we did a video the other night ( not yet published) and it looks like Oscar beat me to the punch!

http://www.courtroomstrategy.com/2012/08/getty-images-pays-100k-to-settle-car-freshener-suit/

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Don't Pay Getty - Thank you ELI

« on: August 27, 2012, 09:49:20 AM »

Congrats on willing the battle, I was fairly confident they would "close" this case..Probably in your best interest to let it go at this point, unless you feel compelled to lodge a complaint with the Attorney General, after all they did waste your time, and one more complaint, makes us that much closer to someone actually taking a look at this issue. If you do decide to do this, I would also note in the complaint that Getty has since closed this case, but you would still like this to be noted in the public record.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: I'm done worrying about it.

« on: August 25, 2012, 05:09:54 PM »

Interesting, I've seen these templates before, they are offered as part of a reseller package, thur a hosting provider. I lease rack space from a company, and they offer me templates very similar if not identical to these..I think maybe i'll be contacting to ask them some questions this Monday, even thought I don't use them..

http://templatedemo.com
http://templaterover.com/

From the "terms of use"
II) IMAGERY, CliPARTS AND FONTS

All imagery, clipart and fonts used in our templates are royalty-free and are the integral part of our products. Limited-usage License gives you the right to use images, clipart and fonts only as a part of the website you build using your template. You can use imagery, clipart and fonts to develop one project only. Any kind of separate usage or distribution is prohibited.

VI) OWNERSHIP

You may not claim intellectual or exclusive ownership to any of our products, modified or unmodified. All products are property of independent content providers. Our products are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. In no event shall our juridical person be liable for any damages including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages or other losses arising out of the use of or inability to use our products.

this second is the kicker..."independent content providers"....don't blame us if you any issues, while at the same time saying in section 2 , there is a "royatly free" license

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Extortionist

« on: August 25, 2012, 04:56:33 PM »

Gibbs sure didn't get a rise out of Matt by appearing and posting, but the misspelling of his name,will get him going!!...He might even now resort to going "Matthew Chan" on him