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Copyright Infringement Claims
Arising from Internet Movie Downloads
Thomas P. Howard of the Colorado law offices of Thomas P. Howard, LLC regularly handles complex Internet download matters, including alleged copyright infringement matters arising from bittorrent downloads filed against "John Does." Attorney Howard is currently representing John Doe defendants in multiparty cases filed by Malibu Media, LLC, Third World Media, Patrick Collins, Inc., Raw Films, Ltd., and Millennium TGA, Inc., among others. For information specific to your own situation:
- Notice of Subpoena to Internet Service Provider
- Service of a Copyright Infringement Complaint and Summons Alleging Infringing Movie Downloads
- Demand Letters Alleging Infringing Movie Downloads
- Additional Information
1. Notice of Subpoena to Internet Service Provider
You may have received a notice from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as AT&T, Comcast, Qwest or Century Link, that you have been identified by a Plaintiff in such a lawsuit via your IP address as an alleged infringer that uploaded or downloaded a movie without license or permission. Based on the same, the ISP may have been served with a subpoena demanding that they turn over your personal contact information, including your name and address, to the Plaintiff in that lawsuit so that you can be personally named as a defendant. The subpoena will set forth a deadline by which you need to respond. You should respond and act swiftly in order to protect your privacy as well as your legal rights, as failure to act by the deadline set forth on the subpoena served upon your ISP may result in the ISP turning over your personal information to Plaintiff’s counsel and you potentially being personally named as a Defendant in a copyright infringement lawsuit.
If you have received a notice of a subpoena served on your Internet Service Provider and need quick advice and assistance, contact us at Thomas P. Howard, LLC at info@thowardlaw.com or call us at 303-665-9845.
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2. Service of a Copyright Infringement Complaint and Summons Alleging Infringing Movie Downloads
You may have been served with a copyright infringement complaint and summons alleging the unlicensed download of a copyrighted film. Thomas P. Howard of Thomas P. Howard, LLC has been litigating copyright infringement cases for 16 years, in multiple states nationwide. He is extremely well-versed in the legal intricacies of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. 101, et al. and can very effectively counsel you with regards to how best to handle this type of lawsuit.
For information and a consultation regarding your receipt of a copyright infringement complaint, contact us at Thomas P. Howard, LLC at info@thowardlaw.com or call us at 303-665-9845.
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3. Demand Letters Regarding Alleged Movie Downloads
You may be receiving demand letters threatening to file a lawsuit due to alleged copyright infringement. Thomas P. Howard of Thomas P. Howard, LLC can review the same and advise you as to the merits of the claim and, if necessary, respond to said letters on your behalf.
For information and a consultation regarding your receipt of a demand letter alleging copyright infringement, contact us at Thomas P. Howard, LLC at info@thowardlaw.com or call us at 303-665-9845.
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4. Additional Information
These lawsuits are founded upon a Plaintiff’s allegation that a specific IP address was used to download copyrighted material, such as movies, TV shows, or music, or used to share files through bittorrent or other file sharing programs. Based upon that allegation, the party who was assigned the IP address at the time of the download may be named in a lawsuit. Quite often the person assigned a specific IP address knows nothing regarding the download alleged.
You do have options. There are legal defenses to these alleged infringements, as well as to the types of service being used. You can find a professional with experience to litigate or negotiate on your behalf. The faster you address any notice from your ISP, summons or demand letter, the better position that you will be in to make these choices. The cost of settlement or litigation will not decrease as the process proceeds. If you are uncertain what to do, talk to a professional.
Thomas P. Howard is an experienced intellectual property attorney. He has been successfully handling copyright cases since 1996 for both plaintiffs and defendants, including many cases where the copyright infringement claim is based on internet infringement claims, including alleged internet downloads. If you have been notified of a potential copyright infringement claim against you feel free to contact us at Thomas P. Howard, LLC at info@thowardlaw.com or call us at 303-665-9845.
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