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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile starts it round of 2012 Lawsuits

« on: January 18, 2012, 12:49:25 PM »

I attempted to pull up the complaint with Pacer for this latest suit, I could find the actual complaint, but did learn it is a copyright case and it appears to be over 1 image...will get back in there later and see if I do a better job, without racking up my invoice...

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Thank You

« on: January 18, 2012, 08:33:37 AM »

You are most certainly welcome, and Thank You for getting educated and choosing the best option for your situation! If all recipients would take the time to learn the in and outs of this, the stock photo companies would see a decrease in revenue..hence we keep plugging along bringing this issue to the public.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: I found a copyright infringement!

« on: January 17, 2012, 04:19:26 PM »

My bad! Please don't sue me! 

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: I found a copyright infringement!

« on: January 17, 2012, 01:13:17 PM »

What does Julie really look like?

Not like Ann Wilson!, thats for sure..but she is attractive

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile starts it round of 2012 Lawsuits

« on: January 16, 2012, 07:47:54 PM »

He does take splendid photos!

And I find it hard to believe that a photographer of this caliber would release any copyrights to the likes of Masterfile, Getty Images, or any other stock agency. It's well known that the % one makes with these companies is mere pennies, and hardly worth the hassle.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: I found a copyright infringement!

« on: January 16, 2012, 06:08:43 PM »

I wasn't going to mention it, but I grabbed the screen shot as soon as I saw it, just in case...beside Ann Wilson was pretty hot back in the day!, I knew it was her immediately

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile starts it round of 2012 Lawsuits

« on: January 16, 2012, 05:24:15 PM »

Yes he is alive and kicking..

http://www.georgecontorakes.com/
http://blog.georgecontorakes.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/miamicorporatephotography

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile starts it round of 2012 Lawsuits

« on: January 16, 2012, 03:35:50 PM »

The defendant is out of the country until this Thursday, I already have a message into him..

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: I found a copyright infringement!

« on: January 16, 2012, 01:48:44 PM »

Well I guess Julie Stewart has read this thread...as the link to the bogus profile page and infringed photo is no longer available.

Or maybe Facebook removed it?? NOT

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Getty Images Letter Forum / I found a copyright infringement!

« on: January 15, 2012, 06:24:10 PM »

So go to this FB link and click on the admins name, notice the profile picture does not match the image I posted earlier...you know why??? Because this is an image Ann Wilson from the rock band Heart! I wonder if this person has express permission to use this image...I doubt it...just say'n

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125054805657

heres the link to the "admins" page:

 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=559466408

notice the fake name as well...

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Attorney Bruce Rosen (representing Julie Stewart) Sends Certified Letter to ELI

« on: January 15, 2012, 03:36:27 PM »

no it's there, but the URL was cut off in the screen capture.

http://www.firstpost.com/topic/place/toronto-toronto-lawyer-julie-stewart-of-blackline-entertainment-law-video-CZMUhEnyiZQ-73-1.html

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Attorney Bruce Rosen (representing Julie Stewart) Sends Certified Letter to ELI

« on: January 15, 2012, 03:17:58 PM »

We must be careful if we adopt this anagram, we must continue to report the facts, and not just talk $h!t...

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Looks like someone is attempting some damage control...

« on: January 15, 2012, 02:17:22 PM »

Launching In January 2012!!

"The Trademark Shop"

http://www.trade-markcanada.com/

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Getty Images Letter Forum / It's always nice to put a face to the people behind the letters..

« on: January 15, 2012, 02:11:35 PM »

None other than our friend Julie Stewart of  Blackline Entertainment Law

"Julie’s latest project applies collaborative design strategy to innovation in the delivery of legal services to low-income Ontarians."

The above snippet falls under fair use in case anyone is wondering..

http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/julie-stewart/1b/978/138

I have done my good deed for the day, now I feel complete!

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile starts it round of 2012 Lawsuits

« on: January 15, 2012, 12:23:29 PM »

You're both correct, when a photographer sells and releases the copyright, they can no longer profit from it, that's why they hardly ever release copyright as a whole. Rather they sell licenses allowing the buyer to only use the images in a way that is stated in the contract. If I were to completely sell/release an image to MF, then yes they would not have to pay me anymore.