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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee Article: Some Interesting Behind-the-Scene Info

« on: February 24, 2018, 06:49:47 PM »

Right, almost just a courtesy from the publication. They are being kind to their source, but I think it's obvious Higbee is anything but.

They mentioned "Copypants, Pixsy, and their other rivals don’t appear to fall into that category of so-called copyright trolls" (no mention of Higbee here, lol.) Which then leads into "To the extent that these services become basically settlement machines, that’s where I get worried.” and THEN a whole section on Higbee extortion scheme strategically follows 

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee Article: Some Interesting Behind-the-Scene Info

« on: February 24, 2018, 03:20:29 PM »

"While services like Copypants, Pixsy, and their other rivals don’t appear to fall into that category of so-called copyright trolls, there’s a risk that such operations could start to focus too heavily on lawsuits, using litigation or even the threat of filing a case in court to make alleged infringers settle quickly. “I think these services can fill a needed gap,” says Corynne McSherry, legal director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. “To the extent that these services become basically settlement machines, that’s where I get worried.” <----- Literally Higbee Associates

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Higbee Article: Some Interesting Behind-the-Scene Info

« on: February 24, 2018, 12:34:36 PM »

Found this article last night from just a couple days ago:

https://www.fastcompany.com/40494777/here-come-the-copyright-robots-for-hire-with-lawyers-in-tow

"Can the trolls be far behind?" ... seriously? 

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee filed complaint, now what?

« on: February 07, 2018, 05:05:38 PM »

Complaint with the court. There is a case number and judge assigned.

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Re: Higbee filed complaint, now what?

« on: February 07, 2018, 03:41:56 PM »

They did indeed file. I haven't volunteered any information, and I think they assume it is a much bigger ($) case than it really is. Looking around for representation, but I am sure they will still try to settle. Because I am not in NY or NJ, that means I can't have Oscar representing me, is this correct?

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Higbee Associates Letter & Lawsuits Forum / Higbee filed complaint, now what?

« on: February 06, 2018, 07:25:32 PM »

So I received a letter a while back demanding money. After ignoring them and offered zero engagement, Higbee filed with the court. Spoke to an attorney who said they have 90 days to serve after they file, then I have 21 days after that to respond. Evaluating my options right now for if/when I get served (Do they always?) Oscar program will now cost me at least $2500 because they filed even though I haven't been served, is this correct?