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August Image, LLC is one of the most litigious copyright infringement plaintiffs in the United States. As of this writing, it has been a named party in more than 110 federal lawsuits, many of which surround the allegation that a defendant or defendants used an image or images without consent, seeking a financial windfall from […]
Being sued by a prestigious law firm like Boies Schiller Flexner for copyright or trademark infringement can be daunting. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you might proceed. Before we get there, if you receive a demand letter or learn that you have been sued by Boies Schiller Flexner (also referred to as BSF), please […]
If you find yourself being sued by Stephen M. Gaffigan, P.A. (SMGPA), particularly in a Schedule A case, which typically involves intellectual property issues, there are steps you might consider to handle the situation effectively. But first, if you receive a demand letter or find out that you have been sued by the lawyers at […]
We defend against copyright infringement demands and lawsuits all the time, whether it be the demand letter from Higbee & Associates or PicRights, the lawsuit filed by Copycat Legal, or an action filed/threatened by myriad other copyright rights associations and plaintiff firms. As I have stated elsewhere, there are two major missteps to avoid: (1) […]
One of the more aggressive copyright infringement plaintiffs is David Oppenheimer. We wrote about him in March 2023 when we covered the first decision issued by the Copyright Claims Board, which dealt with a matter brought by Oppenheimer. However, most of his actions have been brought to federal courts across the United States, and David […]
If you are reading this article, then you likely received a Notice of Infringement and Demand to Cease and Desist from law firm Gafni & Levin LLP. Even worse, you may have been named as a defendant in a pending lawsuit for copyright infringement where Gafni & Levin LLP is the firm listed as counsel […]
A major consideration in copyright infringement cases is whether attorneys’ fees will be awarded at the end of a proceeding. It is a point of leverage that can be used by both the plaintiff and defendants as they seek to negotiate a pre-trial resolution. Ultimately, if the case goes to trial and a verdict, then […]
Receiving a Copyright Agent A/S (also known as CopyrightAgent.com) Copyright Infringement and Notice to Cease and Desist can be a nerve-wracking experience. Copyright issues are serious, and handling them incorrectly can lead to legal complications, financial penalties, and damage to your reputation. Understanding how to respond properly is crucial in navigating this situation effectively. If […]
Dr. Keith Bell is your prototypical copyright troll. But he’s the type of copyright troll you have to take seriously. Why? Because he files lawsuits in federal court and initiates actions in the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) even though his claims may seem bogus on the surface. The most recent lawsuit (as of writing this article) […]
Almost four years ago, we highlighted what to do if you receive a Higbee & Associates copyright demand letter. Much of the guidance remains the same as back then with the most important piece of advice being that you should not try to take a chance at responding to a Higbee & Associates threat on […]