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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Defense Letter Program

« on: May 27, 2015, 05:26:08 PM »

I have clearly stated in my emails that I want to hire Oscar to handle this. And since the original post outlining the details of this program stated to call the office if you don't hear back after two business days, I called them in January when I didn't receive a response. I spoke to one of the assistants and again told him that I wanted to hire Oscar. I guess my Bachelor's in Communications is failing me because I didn't think I could get any clearer. Haha!

But I am 100% serious about hiring him to deal with this.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Defense Letter Program

« on: May 27, 2015, 05:10:33 PM »

I think there was some confusion, so I apologize for that. I'm not simply seeking advice from Oscar. I am actually attempting to retain his services as part of the Defense Letter Program. I've read the instructions in the original post about this program and I have sent all of the required information (a short description of my case and a copy of the demand letter) on two separate occasions (once in January and again two weeks ago).

So, I'm most definitely trying to retain Oscar and I've provided his firm with all the information that was outlined. I have stated in my emails that I want to retain his services for this. I wasn't just seeking information, as I know neither of you have time for that. But the issue is, I haven't had anyone contact me back regarding what the next step of this process is where or how to send payment, etc.

And I appreciate your response. Not mean at all! I'm just trying to get this sorted out.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Defense Letter Program

« on: May 27, 2015, 02:30:27 PM »

I'm not a client yet, so I haven't been able to pay them. When I spoke to someone in the office back in January, I was told that Oscar would contact me directly. I never heard anything, so I never found out what the next step was, how much I would need to pay them, or anything like that.

I've sent them all of my contact information, as well as a copy of the letter I received.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Defense Letter Program

« on: May 27, 2015, 02:21:38 PM »

I was just wondering... Is Oscar still running the Defense Letter Program? Back in January, I contacted Oscar's office via the email address listed on this site and never received a response. I followed-up via a phone call probably a week later and spoke to one of the assistants, who told me that he left my information for Oscar and that he would be in touch. I'm not sure the name of the person I spoke with, but he told me that he only handled the Getty lawsuits and that I'd have to speak with Oscar directly since I'm dealing with Sanders Law. I never heard anything and decided to let it go.

Since I was recently contacted again about this copyright infringement, I decided to contact Oscar's office another time. I sent an email two weeks ago and I haven't heard anything. Today, I called the phone number listed here, but received some automated directory.

I understand that this is a busy firm and that they have much more important things and higher paying clients to deal with. So, I didn't expect that I would hear back right away. But it seems to be impossible for me to get a hold of anyone and I'd like to get this copyright issued sorted as soon as possible before it's taken any further. I've spoken to a local attorney, but he basically laughed off the situation and told me to ignore it. (Helpful! Ha!)

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: May 12, 2015, 10:11:17 PM »

Has anything exciting been going on in the world of Sanders and BWP? I've been away from the forums and checking out what I've missed over the last few months. I've received a letter and email from Sanders. Nothing more.

Debating what my next step should be. I contacted Oscar's office months ago and never received a response, unfortunately. After calling them, I was told someone would be in touch, but when I never heard anything, I decided to let it go. The attorney I was working for told me to ignore it.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: January 24, 2015, 10:54:15 PM »

What is everyone basing their three year statute of limitations on? The date the photo was posted, the date they discovered the photo, or the date of the letter?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: January 24, 2015, 03:42:26 PM »

being "unservable" is always a good thing IMHO

That's what I'm hoping! Ha! I mean, they are sending these letters standard mail. It's not like they are sending them certified. They have no idea whether or not I have received it. So, how could they ever actually serve me and take me to court? I guess there's still a way, but I don't see how. As I was told by an attorney, I could be dead for all they know.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: January 22, 2015, 11:16:51 AM »

Getting rid of the domain does not magically absolve you of guilt.

The best way to deal with your paranoia is, as Robert suggests, to get educated so that you know what might happen. Few people get sued over one image, but there are cases where this can happen.  Learn all you can so you can plot the best strategy to deal with this, for yourself.

I wasn't trying to say that it did. But now that I've closed the site, there is no reason to keep the domain. I just wasn't sure if that looked worse on my part.

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: January 22, 2015, 07:03:30 AM »

There is plenty of info in the forums regarding how you should move forward, it is solely your decision, get educated first, and go from there. You'll have 3 yrs to deal with this, and it's hard to say what they might or might not do.

I've definitely been reading as much as possible on the experiences others have had.

I'm also curious because these people do not have my home address. How could they ever serve me with papers? In order to do so, someone would have to come into contact with you. According to my lawyer, when you're being served, those papers have to physically touch you, whether they are handed to you or thrown at you.

Since I don't use the site anymore, I was thinking of just getting rid of the domain, as it's due for renewal in a few months. Would it be wise to do this?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: Received a Complaint from BWP Media USA

« on: January 20, 2015, 09:43:11 PM »

I know this thread hasn't been updated in a while, but I thought I would post here before starting my own and having some sort of meltdown on you guys.

I recently received a letter from this firm and their client, BWP. I removed the image and made the decision to take down my site as well. It was a site that I no longer used, but I kept it up. I'm not sure if this was the right thing to do, but I felt there was no need in keeping an inactive site.

After consulting with a lawyer, he basically laughed at this situation. He said it sounds like a scam to him and advised me to ignore it. I'm still paranoid that something will come of it though. My site was just a hobby and I wasn't making an actual profit from it. He think I should wait to see what happens, if anything. How likely is it that I will be contacted again by these people? It doesn't seem like they would send one letter and drop it. If they do reach out again, I will have my lawyer follow-up.