These demands are serious matters. US Copyright Law provides big penalties, even when you did not profit from your use of the image or you thought it was free. That being said, there are often ways to fight back and challenge the demands. Fighting back can often result in you paying less than demanded or nothing at all.
However, you will need a competent lawyer who is skilled at challenging these tactics. Do not trust the outcome of a serious legal matter to advice from bloggers who are there to give you bad advice for free in hopes of you paying for more advice when you get in deep legal trouble.
We will match you with attorneys who understand how to handle these bully tactics or who know the nuances of copyright law.
Let us put you in contact with a trained an experienced attorney who can get you the best result possible. Let us help you possibly save thousands of dollars and possibly prevent legal nightmares.
Getty Images is a mega stock photography agency. They are a global company. The typically handle cases internally during the negotiation stage and then, if no settlement is reached, send the case to one of several law firms. Their typical demand in the negotiation stage seems to be between $500 to $2,000, once the claim because a lawsuit, the demand amount usually triples.
Chances of Lawsuit
| Date Filed | Plaintiff | Defendant | Court Case # | Demand Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2017 | Omar Long | Archer Design LLC | 23423432 | $25,000 | Active |
| 7/1/2017 | Omar Long | Limoworld Inc | 988584 | Dismissed |