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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Minden Pictures

« on: December 02, 2016, 12:01:00 PM »

Here's the wording used in their letter:
"We recently learned that a letter was sent to your company with the reference number XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.  That notice was sent in error, and the referenced matter has been closed in our system.  You do not need to take any further action, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Best regards,
Koleta Vee
License Compliance Services"

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Minden Pictures

« on: November 18, 2016, 04:01:10 PM »

So I just got a letter from LCS stating that their original letter was sent in error.  I guess my saga is over already?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Minden Pictures

« on: December 22, 2015, 08:17:04 AM »

Thanks for your reply.  I read through a lot of the forum conversations before I sent them my certified letter.  I remember reading that one of the companies (can't remember the name right now) tends to be more aggressive than Getty and I was hoping somebody out there had some experience with Minden to help put my mind at ease.  I plan to ignore further correspondence with them until the statute of limitations runs out since they did not accept my offer or provide documentation of ownership. 

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Minden Pictures

« on: December 21, 2015, 04:55:09 PM »

I got a letter from LCS on behalf of Minden Pictures about 2 months ago.   They have the same address as Getty Images: 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98104, United States and the format of the letter is identical to others that have been posted here on this forum.  I took the image in question off the site and server as recommended on this forum.

I waited until they sent me a U.S. postal service letter and then I sent a rebuttal letter certified mail similar to those mentioned on this forum and other websites (but personalized) demanding documentation that they have rights to the image and also offering a more reasonable settlement ($30).  I got the usual response via e-mail.  They have not replied to my letter via snail mail, they keep sending e-mails - to which I have not responded.  Here's their latest e-mail:
This message is sent to you as a reminder that the time frame for resolving the matter of your unauthorized use of Minden Pictures's imagery ends in two days (of the date of this message).

Accordingly, you are requested to take one of the following actions immediately:

Remit payment online at https://settle.lcs.global/463687639505 or call our office at +1 855 387 8725 and pay by credit card over the phone.
If you have licensing documentation, please send it to [email protected].
Failure to resolve this matter may result in further legal proceedings. Any previous discount offer will be revoked and attorneys' fees will be added to the settlement amount.

We are available at +1 855 387 8725 if you have any questions.

We look forward to a prompt and amicable resolution to this matter.

Sincerely,
Koleta Vee
License Compliance Services

I couldn't find any posts on the archives about Minden Pictures.  Does anyone have any experience with them?  Are they a subsidiary of Getty Images?  Are they more aggressive than Getty?  I'm a little nervous about trying to just ignore them for 2 years now. 
Thanks!