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philpotts99:
Dear All
If Getty knew how to act properly I would have happily settled as the clown/idiot/prat (delete as appropriate) who did our new website used an image he thought was free. It was up for a couple of days before we got the unbelievably poorly written and aggressive letter from Getty for £600. I responded saying if their offer of compensation was more reasonable given similar images were £20 we would settle.
I took issue with the over familiarity of subsequent correspondence which used first name terms then launched into pages of what would happen if we did not pay the money. No negotiation just threats.
I would have settled but took exception to their incredibly crass way of doing business which is offensive and baited them to take me to court.
I then receive a letter from Atradius who have even less idea of how to negotiate.
below is the initial exchange yet to hear any further as did not respond to their last email but am ready and waiting!!!
Their response to my email.
Should you have doubts as to the enforceability of our clients claim you should review the website of Simons Muirhead and Burton who confirm that they have successfully won 2 cases for Getty Images in the last 24 months. You can also review the case Getty Images V JA Coles.
The internet is not a free source of imagery. All images are protected by copyright from the moment of creation and do not need to be marked in anyway. It is your duty to make yourself fully aware of all laws and regulations before carrying out any business activity.
Whilst removal of an unauthorised image is necessary, it does not excuse the act of infringement and does not excuse you from the sum claimed by our client.
We strongly recommend you speak to an intellectual property solicitor.
The internet is not a free source of imagery. Very simply, if you do not have permission from the photographer or their representative that you can use an image you should not use it. If you cannot identify who the owner or their representatives are, you should not use it.
Regards,
Greg Bonser
Atradius Collections
3 Harbour Drive
Cardiff CF10 4WZ
United Kingdom
Tel. + 44 (0) 29 2082 4077
Fax. + 44 (0) 29 2082 4508
Email: g.bonser.collect@atradius.com
----- Original Message -----
From: < ENQUIRIES@
To: < COLLECTIONS.TEAM.COLLECT@ATRADIUS.COM >
Sent: < Sunday, February 28, 2016 02:56 PM >
Subject: < Fwd: Atradius Collections Nb. 1602260452 / GETTY IMAGES INTERNATIONAL >
My response to their threatening email
Dear to whomever as you do not have the good grace to put a name to your threatening letter
You are not going to intimidate us into paying money that we dispute that we owe.
We are not scared by threats of being taken to court and will look forward to defending our position vigourously should this happen
So 2 cases in 24 months!!! I am shaking in my boots.
Anyone got any views or similar experiences to share?
POWER TO THE PEOPLE! :)
Try ringing the number to talk to Greg Bonser you will have hours of fun being put through to a different person each time claiming to be him.
Robert Krausankas (BuddhaPi):
Just to put a face to the douchebag that is Greg Bonser:
https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10013196_10202036016195206_1966172383_n.jpg?oh=fd3b0f072ca29f6182bb62eebe6467ee&oe=574EA7C5
https://www.facebook.com/greg.bonser.7?fref=ts
stinger:
Unlike the threatening letters I received from a certain attorney's (who is now in the marijuana growing business) firm in Seattle, I see that at least Atradius can spell. And what you shared does not mis-interpret prior legal cases and rulings to try to instill fear in the recipient.
I think you are certainly on the right track philpotts99. Keep up the good fight.
Robert Krausankas (BuddhaPi):
Looks like not only is Greg Bonser an asshat, he's a crybaby as well...Grow some balls for christs sake!
http://copyright-trolls.com/site/copyright-troll-greg-bonser-atradius-collections-employee-cries-to-boss/
geezer123:
Clearly a case of this high powered claims collector familiarising himself with his facebook privacy settings.
This really is novice stuff. If they fall at that hurdle what sort of debt collectors are they?
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