“Don't know what case you're referring to and not sure it makes sense. Statutory damages are set at a few thousand dollars. Then there is the issue of actual damages.”
You can Google this to find the story on NPR: 'Canal Zone' Collages Test The Meaning Of 'Fair Use'
“I disagree. Have you...
As the law professor you are looking very deep into this issue, but I think that nothing should be taking out of the context.
As I have recently heard, someone took images from the web, printed and painted them and sold them for millions of dollars – this is one case. However, if someone took a...
Aaron, I looked at your website and at your images they are nice, but other than that I’m thinking that you are a scam artist or, I’m sorry, an idiot…
If you are posting photos like these on the web and expecting that nobody would copy and paste them without your permission – you are… - just...
Today I've received an email from that guy:
"I have prepared "DMCA-Take Down" notices to be sent to your web hosting server and DNS provider. I have prepared e-mails to the prospective owners of the copyrighted files, that i reasonably suspect you took without consent, i'll be submitting...
Judge, I love your optimism, but here is an article that made me uncomfortable:
blog.webcopyplus.com/2011/02/14/legal-lesson-learned-copywriter-pays-4000-for-10-photo/
Well, I hope you right.
But when I called a lawyer he told me that I should send him an email saying:
I do not admit any liability, what is your best offer?
And offer him $2000!
That lawyer is the best one in my area and he refused to take my case, because his help would cost me too much...
"How do you propose getting an unsubstantiated email into evidence?"
Just print it...
It has his name, website URL, phone number, business address on it...
Thank you for your advice, I’ll do as you said…
However, you never know how far someone can go. So please answer my original question - is it good line of defense or it won’t be taken seriously in case if this go to court?
Thank you for your response!
Well, unfortunately it’s not the case…
He is a legitimate owner of the HVAC Company and that website belongs to him.
He took screenshots of the page from my site where his materials were posted.
Of course he is trying to avoid legal fees it’s why he contacted me...
Hello,
I have received an email from a website owner that I used his image and text explaining this image on my site.
However among the other things in his email he said the following:
“Your site is stuffed with pay per click ads that make you money and you are doing everything to keep...