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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile Canada, results of Oscars letters or individual efforts

« on: May 24, 2011, 11:11:42 AM »

Thanks for the quick reply, it does appear Masterfile operates differently in that it tends to take matters to court more frequently.  Plus Masterfile is Toronto based and Canadian Copyright laws apply to alleged Canadian copyright infringement by a Canadian.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile Canada, results of Oscars letters or individual efforts

« on: May 24, 2011, 10:23:29 AM »

I'm a Canadian.
Those scumbags sent me the extortion letter last fall. They demanded 3 grand for 3 postage size images that were part of some (supposed) "free" clipart used for a web site. Since there were both Canadian as well as American banking info in the letter, and, since I did not want to give them a dime (after making one phone call and dealing with a dispassionate "automaton" on the other end of the line), I decided to hire Oscar who in turn sent them (1) letter. Touch wood, not a peep from them since last September. I'm sure he can do the same for you. I'd rather hire Oscar and pay him whatever he requires, then begrudge those pr--ks one red cent. Their tactics are grossly unethical, malicious, conniving and utterly contemptible. A cease and desist letter should have prefaced ANY payment demand. Screw them. (My opinions, only.) 

Thanks for the response, can you confirm if that was Getty or Masterfile you dealt with? 

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Masterfile Canada, results of Oscars letters or individual efforts

« on: May 23, 2011, 08:20:07 PM »

Further to what I've mentioned.  Can you recommend anything to put forward to them?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Masterfile Canada, results of Oscars letters or individual efforts

« on: May 23, 2011, 05:14:16 PM »

Have received a letter for a single image infringement. Am in Canada and the artist is Canadian also. 2,100.00~ is the demand amount.

Having read this site, it's not clear to me what the results have been of retaining Oscar for 150.00 to draft a letter.  I realize he isn't licensed to practice in Canada and provides the drafted letter to place on your own letter head.  So I'm wondering, does this result in the issue going away at no further cost for a single image infringement scenario.  Or does it simply set the groundwork for a settlement, and if so.  What's the approximate amount. 

What have been the end results of individuals contesting demands of single image infringements?

I've read all the other posts on this forum with relation to Canada.  I have put together the site traffic, length of use, and innocent infringement documentation. 

Thank you Matt and Oscar for your efforts.