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Legal Controversies Forum / Re: "Dating Naked" contestant sues for not blurring her vagina and anus

« on: September 17, 2014, 03:33:53 PM »

I'm not sure but I think Matt was interested in whether the "naked shots" were copyrighted or not.  Something about a project that might embarass our favorite Washington state attorney.  Or was that my idea ?

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Legal Controversies Forum / Re: "Dating Naked" contestant sues for not blurring her vagina and anus

« on: September 16, 2014, 07:46:30 PM »

I like vijay jay, but I think that was copyrighted by the show "two and a half men"

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Legal Controversies Forum / Re: Sconnie Nation: Sorry for partying not infringement!!

« on: September 16, 2014, 07:44:35 PM »

Robert, I can't wait!

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Legal Controversies Forum / Re: Sconnie Nation: Sorry for partying not infringement!!

« on: September 16, 2014, 11:45:21 AM »

This should make Timmy cringe and re-ignite the fires under all the meme'rs out there.

The appeal was struck down because the photo was posted on the mayor’s public website where it can be viewed and downloaded for free after Kienitz licensed the photo to Soglin without compensation, according to the 7th Circuit opinion.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Fair Use Question

« on: September 16, 2014, 09:01:04 AM »

Interesting observation!  You may be on to something there Lucia.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Fair Use Question

« on: September 15, 2014, 08:16:27 PM »

I suggest you treat them like jungle animals.  If you show fear, they will not relent.  If you show that you are willing to inflict harm on them, they may back off and chase easier prey.

But, above all, what Lucia says is true.  You need conviction in whatever approach you choose to take.

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Sample replies? Best course of action to take?

« on: September 14, 2014, 01:12:16 PM »

Good advice Robert and Lucia!

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Fair Use Question

« on: September 13, 2014, 06:55:54 PM »

Odds are they will NOT sue you.  They only sue a small, hand picked fraction of those they threaten to sue.  The economics of filing a lawsuit for such a small settlement just don't work in their favor.

Their confidentiality statements are designed to keep them in business.  They want to keep their trolling activities quiet.  We want to make their trolling activities public, so the ensuing outrage might get lawmakers to put a stop to their activity.

Get educated.  Read what you can in the forum.  Share what you know when you are comfortable.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Fair Use Question

« on: September 13, 2014, 04:19:48 PM »

In my observation, Getty's m.o. has been to not let go when they have a fish on the line regardless of what the fish tells them.

I encourage you to shar your link on this board and with Attorney Rothman who is doing his part to attempt t change Getty's behavior.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Schneider Rothman IP Law v. Getty Images & Zemanta Lawsuit

« on: September 13, 2014, 11:54:55 AM »

I agree with you Mulligan.  And I too hope the attorneys at Schneider Rothman IP Law do not allow themselves to be bought off.  This case could provide a huge service to people around the globe.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Schneider Rothman IP Law v. Getty Images & Zemanta Lawsuit

« on: September 12, 2014, 04:04:03 PM »

Looks like life is getting interesting for Oscar.  I hope he knows he has my full support in this effort.

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Sample replies? Best course of action to take?

« on: September 11, 2014, 05:14:18 PM »

Does sound a lot like bee's nest poking to me.

What Matthew says makes sense to me.  Not all extortionists are alike.  You have to know who you are dealing with.  Also good to know if the image is registered.  That can give you an idea of how much they might try to go after in a suit.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Using TinEye (or similar) to find other offending images.

« on: September 11, 2014, 08:56:42 AM »

Your best bet is to review all images and remove any that you are unsure of.  With the technology out there today, if you have more offending images, they will find you.

I know that it means leaving holes in your old blog posts, but most of those have served their purpose and are (hopefully) unlikely to be re-visited.

Rule of thumb:  If it is not an image you took, and you do not have a license to use it, remove it.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Getty Images sues Microsoft for 'massive' infringement over image search tool

« on: September 05, 2014, 04:56:00 PM »

So, it looks like, if Getty loses this suit, their business is done, finit, kaput.

But how will digital image content providers earn a living?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Need help! Mary Evans picture library

« on: September 04, 2014, 04:00:54 PM »

If I were in your shoes, I would ignore the email and get educated through this forum.  Email is not an accepted form of business communication.  I would expect that they will follow up shortly with a letter to the same affect.  I would hang on to the email, as it is your earliest notice of their discovery and hence the date your Statute of Limitations begins.

Learn all you can.  For now, the email might be a way to learn more about your situation.  Don't help them.  Get educated.  There are lots of options.  Don't make an emotional choice.  Learn a bit about the law.  Learn a bit about those coming after you.  And then decide how you want to proceed.  This web site is a great tool, if you choose to put it to use.