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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Nicholas Youngson Photographer (Rep. by Higbee Associates) Copyright Abuse

« on: February 20, 2017, 12:24:05 PM »

Thanks for posting this.  Please keep us updated as to the status of your situation.

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee & Assoc. Lists RM Media Ltd in Nick Youngson Template Lawsuit

« on: February 20, 2017, 12:07:34 PM »

Here are the most recent cases I've found filed by Higbee:

1.  Alex Maxim v. Skin Body Lounge, LLC, Case #17-00923 - C.D. Cal - filed 2/13/17

2.  Alexander Wild v. Core Pest Solutions, LLC, Case #17-00092 - W.D. Tex - filed 2/8/17

3.  Lived In Images, Inc. v. Arturo Fis, Case #16-01249 - C.D Cal - filed 7/16/16 - voluntary dismissal filed 8/23/16

4.  Jorge Salas v. Antonio Sandoval, et al., Case #16-02276 - C.D. Cal - filed 12/29/16

5.  Alex Wild Photography v. Griffin Pest Control, LLC, Casae 16-00010 - W.D. Tex - filed 1/6/16

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee & Assoc. Lists RM Media Ltd in Nick Youngson Template Lawsuit

« on: February 14, 2017, 01:35:50 PM »

I did some further research and investigation on Higbee.  It appears they have brought several copyright infringement suits in Federal Court around the country.  I've seen approximately ten suits from 2015 to date.  All suits are filed on behalf photographer plaintiffs (not Youngson or RM Media) and utilize the same cookie cutter complaint.  A review of the dockets for each case show that most did not last long and ended in a voluntary dismissal which leads me to believe that the defendant's settled up quickly.  Again, I found no suits brought by Youngson or RM, but definitely a bunch of similar type suits brought by Higbee. 

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee & Assoc. Lists RM Media Ltd in Nick Youngson Template Lawsuit

« on: February 11, 2017, 01:30:44 PM »

Thank you Matthew.  Appreciate all that you do on this site.

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee & Assoc. Lists RM Media Ltd in Nick Youngson Template Lawsuit

« on: February 10, 2017, 12:09:41 PM »

First, I don't understand how RM Media has standing to sue when they are not the named copyright registrant.

Secondly, when they are faced with the entrapment defense, even if unsuccessful, the legal fees alone should make this a losing proposition for Youngson and Higbee.   

Nevertheless, I don't like just sitting back and hoping they don't sue. 

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee & Assoc. Lists RM Media Ltd in Nick Youngson Template Lawsuit

« on: February 08, 2017, 04:21:01 PM »

Thanks again Matthew. 

But, as far as you are aware, RM and Youngson (via Higbee) has yet to sue anyone?

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee & Assoc. Lists RM Media Ltd in Nick Youngson Template Lawsuit

« on: February 08, 2017, 03:45:29 PM »

Thanks Matthew.  They gave a 15 day time frame in which to respond otherwise they claim they'll file the suit.  I'm just gonna wait it out.

Question:  can a UK company file in a U.S. Federal Court?  I understand that even U.S. corps need to be registered "to do business" in a State in order to avail itself to the State courts.  Not sure if this applies to Federal courts as well. 

Also, is this a typical Higbee strategy at this point?  Are many other having the same situation? 

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee & Assoc. Lists RM Media Ltd in Nick Youngson Template Lawsuit

« on: February 08, 2017, 03:25:32 PM »

Just received the template lawsuit accompanying yet another demand letter.  Plaintiff is listed as RM Media Ltd yet copyright registration certificate is in the name of Nicholas Youngson.

Now what?

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Beware of Photographer Nicholas (Nick) Youngson of NYPhotographic.com

« on: January 17, 2017, 10:26:13 AM »

Thanks Matthew.  Great advice and tips on the unsolicited phone calls.

I'm really wondering if you think we should respond in writing (email or letter) telling them to get lost and advising that image was removed and that the image was initially posted on a site listed "free for commercial use".  Is it worth doing that or do we just sit back and wait? 

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Beware of Photographer Nicholas (Nick) Youngson of NYPhotographic.com

« on: January 14, 2017, 12:56:49 PM »

Thanks.  No action taken yet, just a bunch of harassing telephone calls from Higbee office, and most recently a call from a woman claiming to be an attorney indicating she will be filing suit in federal court.  Do I call their bluff and do nothing, or do I file off a letter in response stating image was removed and try to argue they have no claim because the image was on a site listed "free for commercial use" etc etc.  This has been going on for a few months now and they are turning up the pressure.

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Beware of Photographer Nicholas (Nick) Youngson of NYPhotographic.com

« on: December 29, 2016, 11:16:59 AM »

I'm aware of yet another that has been the victim of the Nick Youngson honeytrap and has now received the $5K demand letter from Higbee.  What is the recommended course of action?