Settlement demand for images from an RSS feed (gettyimages)

[SoylentGreen]

aaaarg!!
 

S.G.

[Greg Troy (KeepFighting)]

HAHAHAHA   

Of course, I agree with Lucia.

My assertion is simply that Getty may legally accuse somebody of copyright infringement.
That's not a "crime" or "extortion".

In fact companies and people accuse each other of legal transgressions every day.
Somebody's always right, and somebody's always wrong.  But, the accusation itself isn't a "crime", or "fraud".

Now, if some actual material facts were misrepresented, somebody paid, that person could prove such, AND they didn't sign a confidentiality agreement, they MIGHT have a case against Getty.

...and yes, I know where this is going... and it's a waste of everybody's time.

S.G.

I don't think anyone has brought this up before. But what about a class action suit.


HAHAHAHAA! (Sorry S.G., I couldn't resist.)

[Oscar Michelen]

Why hadn't I thought of that before?

[lgattenby]

OK all, just wanted to thank you for all your help in this matter.  Much appreciated!

FOR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES ONLY

Mr. Gattenby:

We have further reviewed this matter.  The use of the images is unauthorized use which would have required licenses to be purchased prior to display.  Because these are on your blog, we will close the case with removal of the images.



Nancy Monson
Copyright Compliance Specialist
Getty Images Headquarters
605 5th Avenue South, Suite 400
Seattle WA 98104 USA
Phone  1 206 925 6125
Fax      1 206 925 5001

Note the grammer twitches, not a really well thought out response.

[Greg Troy (KeepFighting)]

That is great news that they have decided to close your case, congratulations! Do not be too surprised at the grammar from Getty's Compliance Specialist as in my opinion they don't seem to be the type that other corporate entities are trying to steal away.

[Robert Krausankas (BuddhaPi)]

Only cause I'm known to be an asshat from time to time, I would reply back to this copyright clerk, and thank her for closing the case, whoever I'd be reluctant to remove the feed from my page, as clearly it is not an infringement, and they ( Getty) have no right to tell me that I can't have a feed there, regardless of what shows in it... Getty Images Copyright Compliance Specialist Nancy Monson is not only a fracking troll she's a MORON, she should go work for Prenda Law and assist them with the porn trolling industry..

[Oscar Michelen]

Good result - just a time suck and brain drain