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Piracy Log with Attorney Steve®FAQ when you are facing being sued by Strike 3 Holdings, LLCVondran Legal® - You CLICK we DEFEND® - Strike 3 Holdings Defense Law - FAQ.Here are the top FAQ's we get as IP legal counsel when "John Doe" Defendants are sued in Federal court over alleged movie file-sharing of Blacked, Tushy, Slade and Vixen movies.1. How did Strike 3 find out I was downloading their movies?2. What if I was a previous subscriber to their Tushy and Vixen videos?3. Can I settle my case anonymously?4. Are there any defenses to infringement?5. What is a "financial hardship" case?6. Why should I go with Vondran Legal?7. What are typical settlement amounts?8. What is the Cobble...
2023-10-2719 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®If you are RICH lawyer-up on Strike 3 cases as quick as you canAttorney Steve® BitTorrent Litigation - Strike 3 Holdings Settlement Insights - Call us at (877) 276-5084If you're a well-off or wealthy individual, receiving a Strike 3 subpoena notice from your internet service provider (ISP) requires special considerations. For one, if their copyright infrigement lawyers know you have money you can expect to pay a higher settlement. When a new federal court litigation case starts, the "John Doe" Defendant will receive a subpoena notice from their ISP. This notice will set a cutoff date afterwhich the ISP must release your name and address (of the subscriber) to the Plaintiff's law firm. You want to mak...
2023-10-1704 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Fair Use Findings Episode #1 The Mattel Barbie caseAttorney Steve® Fair Use Parody Cases - The Mattel Barbie case found to be a fair use for Defendant.This is general legal information only and not legal advice. "A parody is a "literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule." Id. at 580, 114 S.Ct. 1164 (quoting AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY 1317 (3d. 1992)). For the purposes of copyright law, a parodist may claim fair use where he or she uses some of the "elements of a prior author's composition to create a new one that, at least in part, comments on tha...
2023-10-0205 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Quick overview of the Video Privacy Protection ActAttorney Steve® - Internet Law Updates - unlawful disclosure of movie watching habits!In today's digital age, movie-watching has taken on a new form. With the rise of streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu, many traditional video rental service providers have been left behind. However, one aspect that remains constant is the protection of consumers' privacy. Enacted in 1988, the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) remains a crucial federal law that prohibits video tape service providers from disclosing any information related to their customers' rental history. While this law was originally aimed at traditional video rental stores, it has since been a...
2023-07-2006 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Cobbler Nevada updates July 2023 by Attorney Steve®Attorney Steve® - BitTorrent Litigation Updates July 2023 [How the Cobbler Nevada case factors into settlements]When you get an ISP notice from your internet service provider (like Charter, Comcast, Cox, AT&T or Verizon) things can become pretty confusing pretty quick. One key component to settling these alleged movie file-sharing cases is to understand the Cobbler Nevada case which puts an additional burden of proof on the Plaintiff in these copyright infringement matters. Listen in as Attorney Steve Vondran discusses how this is used in real life movie litigation.If you received a demand letter or ISP subpoena notice call us...
2023-07-0706 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Fair Use Shorts Episode #1 Using photograph in political mailerAttorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Fair Use FactorsFAIR USE SHORTS EPISODE#1 - Using photos to criticize a political opponent.Fair use is an invaluable tool when it comes to copyright infringement. It is a longstanding defense and provides allowance for copyrighted material to be reused or reworked, providing the user acknowledges the original photograph. Navigating this legal and ever-evolving issue can be tricky; however, there are four factors which help determine if the utilization of a photograph falls under fair use:(1) Purpose & Character,(2) Nature of Copyrighted Work,(3) Amount & Substantiality,and(4) Effect on Potential Market.Taking these into account can h...
2022-12-1705 min
Ahoy MateyFair Use Shorts Episode #1 Using photograph in political mailerAttorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Fair Use Factors
FAIR USE SHORTS EPISODE#1 - Using photos to criticize a political opponent.
Fair use is an invaluable tool when it comes to copyright infringement. It is a longstanding defense and provides allowance for copyrighted material to be reused or reworked, providing the user acknowledges the original photograph. Navigating this legal and ever-evolving issue can be tricky; however, there are four factors which help determine if the utilization of a photograph falls under fair use:
(1) Purpose & Character,
(2) Nature of Copyrighted Work,
(3) Amount & Substantiality,
and
(4) Effect on Potential Market.
Taking these into account c...
2022-12-1706 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Who will win the Ripple lawsuit, listen as Attorney Steve reads the MSJVondran Legal - Crypto & NFT Law - Ripple vs. SEC (motion for summary judgment).Ripple, the company behind the third-largest cryptocurrency by the same name, is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC alleges that Ripple violated federal securities laws by selling unregistered securities in the form of its XRP tokens. Ripple has motioned for summary judgment, arguing that XRP is not a security and that the SEC's case is "legally and factually unsupportable." If the court rules in favor of Ripple, it would deal a major blow to the SEC's efforts to...
2022-09-2938 minAhoy MateyWho will win the Ripple lawsuit, listen as Attorney Steve reads the MSJVondran Legal - Crypto & NFT Law - Ripple vs. SEC (motion for summary judgment).
Ripple, the company behind the third-largest cryptocurrency by the same name, is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC alleges that Ripple violated federal securities laws by selling unregistered securities in the form of its XRP tokens. Ripple has motioned for summary judgment, arguing that XRP is not a security and that the SEC's case is "legally and factually unsupportable." If the court rules in favor of Ripple, it would deal a major blow to the SEC's efforts to...
2022-09-2939 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Copyright Clearance Tips for YouTube and TikTok creatorsAttorney Steve® Fair Use BasicsFilm producers and video creators have a real chance today to be the next Stephen Spielberg. Content abounds on the internet, and sites like Instagram rolls, YouTube shorts, and TikTik videos can provide a chance to get your name out there and potentially even make money in the career you love. Many times, the top creators (just like the top teachers and top lawyers) are storytellers. Many times you need third party content to help tell your story. In this case, there are several ways to go about it:1. Get permission from the Rights holder (ex, the ph...
2022-09-2309 minAhoy MateyCopyright Clearance Tips for YouTube and TikTok creatorsAttorney Steve® Fair Use Basics
Film producers and video creators have a real chance today to be the next Stephen Spielberg. Content abounds on the internet, and sites like Instagram rolls, YouTube shorts, and TikTik videos can provide a chance to get your name out there and potentially even make money in the career you love. Many times, the top creators (just like the top teachers and top lawyers) are storytellers. Many times you need third party content to help tell your story. In this case, there are several ways to go about it:
1. Get permission from the Rights holder (ex, th...
2022-09-2310 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®How to protect your brand from internet abusersAttorney Steve® Internet Law - Brand Protection Essentials - Using the DMCAGeneral tips if someone is abusing your brand online:1. Someone copying or displaying your personal photo- could be a violation of the Right of Publicity (using your name, image or likeness for commercial purposes without consent). Could be a lawsuit if the defendant is financially solvent. You can also use a DMCA "takedown request" to send to the company where the picture is being posted (a counternotification could be filed by the other party), for example to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok.2. Send a cease and desist letter to the w...
2022-04-1108 minAhoy MateyHow to protect your brand from internet abusersAttorney Steve® Internet Law - Brand Protection Essentials - Using the DMCA
General tips if someone is abusing your brand online:
1. Someone copying or displaying your personal photo- could be a violation of the Right of Publicity (using your name, image or likeness for commercial purposes without consent). Could be a lawsuit if the defendant is financially solvent. You can also use a DMCA "takedown request" to send to the company where the picture is being posted (a counternotification could be filed by the other party), for example to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok.
2. Send a cease and desist letter to th...
2022-04-1109 minAhoy MateyFinancial Hardships in Strike 3 Holdings BitTorrent File Sharing cases discussedAttorney Steve BitTorrent Settlement Essentials - Submitting financials
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour® Attorney Steve® discusses what we look for in terms of financial hardships when seeking to get the best settlement possible in a Strike 3 Holdings file-sharing lawsuit case. We have appeared in over 250 federal court copyright infringement cases making us one of the top firms in the United States. Here are a few of the things you can expect their copyright counsel may look at in determining a reasonable settlement:
Income - how much do you make each year? Salary? Hourly? Overtime? (Tax Returns)Monthly cash-flow (how muc...
2022-03-1208 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Financial Hardships in Strike 3 Holdings BitTorrent File Sharing cases discussedAttorney Steve BitTorrent Settlement Essentials - Submitting financialsIn this episode of Vondran Legal Hour® Attorney Steve® discusses what we look for in terms of financial hardships when seeking to get the best settlement possible in a Strike 3 Holdings file-sharing lawsuit case. We have appeared in over 250 federal court copyright infringement cases making us one of the top firms in the United States. Here are a few of the things you can expect their copyright counsel may look at in determining a reasonable settlement:Income - how much do you make each year? Salary? Hourly? Overtime? (Tax Returns)Monthly cash-flow (how much co...
2022-03-1207 minAhoy MateyAttorney Steve® discusses key elements of a modeling contractAttorneySteve.com - Entertainment Law Essentials - Modeling Agreements (Key Points to Consider)
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, intellectual property attorney Steve Vondran discusses the key things to know BEFORE SIGNING THAT MODELING / ACTING AGREEMENT. Once you get locked into a two or three-year contract, you may find it hard to get out of without a lot of hassles. In this podcast, we discuss some of the key legal issues to consider:
1. IP rights (who owns what and for how long and for what purposes)
2. Right of refusal clauses (do you have sole discretion to accept or reje...
2021-09-1414 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Attorney Steve® discusses key elements of a modeling contractAttorneySteve.com - Entertainment Law Essentials - Modeling Agreements (Key Points to Consider)In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, intellectual property attorney Steve Vondran discusses the key things to know BEFORE SIGNING THAT MODELING / ACTING AGREEMENT. Once you get locked into a two or three-year contract, you may find it hard to get out of without a lot of hassles. In this podcast, we discuss some of the key legal issues to consider:1. IP rights (who owns what and for how long and for what purposes)2. Right of refusal clauses (do you have sole discretion to accept or reje...
2021-09-1413 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Is it legal to HACK your own car?Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Vehicle Software - DMCA 1201 ExemptionIn this episode of Vondran Legal Hour Attorney Steve® discusses the new guideline issued by the Library of Congress (United States Copyright Office) which provides a limited exemption to have the software in your car, truck, tractor or other vehicle that has software to control things like:Steering assistBraking assistDoorsWindowsHornsNavigation systemMedia & Entertainment systemMany people don't know that when you "buy" a vehicle you may only be "licensing" the software inside that vehicle. Companies like GM and John Deer would prefer you NOT tinker with your own car and bring it in t...
2021-05-1006 minAhoy MateyIs it legal to HACK your own car?Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Vehicle Software - DMCA 1201 Exemption
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour Attorney Steve® discusses the new guideline issued by the Library of Congress (United States Copyright Office) which provides a limited exemption to have the software in your car, truck, tractor or other vehicle that has software to control things like:
Steering assistBraking assistDoorsWindowsHornsNavigation systemMedia & Entertainment system
Many people don't know that when you "buy" a vehicle you may only be "licensing" the software inside that vehicle. Companies like GM and John Deer would prefer you NOT tinker with your own car and brin...
2021-05-1007 minAhoy MateyStrike 3 File Sharing Litigation Updates - 2020 Cobbler NevadaAugust 2020 - Internet Lawyer File Sharing Updates
In this episode, Attorney Steve® shares new insights in 2020 BitTorrent Litigation in California. Despite the Covid-19 crisis, Strike 3 is still out filing lawsuits for alleged illegal file sharing of their Tushy, Blacked, and Vixen movies. But, what about the Cobbler Nevada case which said a BitTorrent Plaintiff like S3 or Malibu Media needs to show "something more" than just that an IP address is tracked to a subscriber. They need something that links the subscriber into the actual downloads. I always tell my clients its like a DUI BUST, they have to "put you behi...
2020-08-2615 minAhoy MateyBig win for Strike 3 Holdings in New Jersey appeal caseAttorney Steve® July 2020 - BitTorrent Litigation Updates - Early Discovery win for Plaintiff
Strike 3 Holdings and Malibu Media are prolific filers on internet "file-sharing" (copyright infringement cases), illegal copying and distribution of adult films such as X-art and Tushy. Vixen, Blacked. In this episode, Attorney Steve® discusses how the trial court originally DENIED strike three request for early discovery basically stating that their complaint could not pass muster. However, on appeal, the appellate court adopted a "notice pleading" standard and allowed Defendant's name and address to be turned over from the subscribers ISP (ex. Comcast, Cox, etc.).
This, despite the priv...
2020-07-0415 minAhoy MateyThe Vondran Legal team discussing current events in our new podcastAttorney Steve® discusses key current events with legal team. The Covid-19 crisis is taking stage front and center. Lights, Cameron and Action hosts the show as we discuss a variety of topics including:
1. Wearing masks in public
2. "Novel" virus - what it might really mean
3. Happy Fourth of July
4. NY consider subpoenas for persons who will not comply with contract tracing
Make sure to bookmark us to hear future shows!
2020-07-0232 minAhoy MateyPhoto infringement non-commercial entity as defined by Higbee and AssociatesPhoto Infringement Updates 2020 - How do Higbee & Associates define a "non-commercial" entity?
When you receive a copyright infringement demand letter from a company like PicRights (who, for example, may present a photo infringement claim by Agence France-Presse - a company that registers many photos in "groups" with the United States Copyright Office) things can get stressful. Many people tell me they didn't know if the company was legit or not, or whether the demands are real. If PicRights cannot get the claim resolved (i.e. you let it go and do not respond, or do not meet their settlement demands), the...
2020-05-1211 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Judge Burkhardt denies Strike 3 Holdings early discovery subpoena in San DiegoAttorney Steve® - BitTorrent Litigation Updates - Early Discovery by Strike Three Holdings, LLC is DENIED. What is their hurry anyway?A federal court judge in San Diego (Southern District of California) - Judge Jill Burkhardt in Civil Case 20-cv-00209-BAS (JLB) recently DENIED adult film producer Strike 3 Holdings and their efforts to seek "early discovery" in an alleged copyright infringement case against an internet subscriber. Note, these lawsuits are typically filed against a John Doe Defendant (an interenet subscriber), who may or may not be an infringer of copyrights. Listen in to stay updated. We have a case currently pendi...
2020-05-1026 minAhoy MateyJudge Burkhardt denies Strike 3 Holdings early discovery subpoena in San DiegoAttorney Steve® - BitTorrent Litigation Updates - Early Discovery by Strike Three Holdings, LLC is DENIED. What is their hurry anyway?
A federal court judge in San Diego (Southern District of California) - Judge Jill Burkhardt in Civil Case 20-cv-00209-BAS (JLB) recently DENIED adult film producer Strike 3 Holdings and their efforts to seek "early discovery" in an alleged copyright infringement case against an internet subscriber. Note, these lawsuits are typically filed against a John Doe Defendant (an interenet subscriber), who may or may not be an infringer of copyrights. Listen in to stay updated. We have a case currently pendi...
2020-05-1027 minAhoy MateyAttorney Steve® discusses California Talent Agency ActAttorney Steve® Entertainment Law Essentials - The California Talent Agency Act ("TAA")
If you are dealing with an agent or personal manager (or don't know the the difference, this show is for you). Attorney Steve® provides a general legal overview of the act, and whose regulated, and what happens if they are not. Good general background for first time actors, actresses, and their parents. This is general legal information only and note legal advice. Contact us if you need any help with contracts, intellectual property, social media law, celebrity endorsement or disputes involving arbitration and litigation of copyright or entertainment law cl...
2020-05-0314 minAhoy MateyWhat is removal of copyright management information under section 1202?Attorney Steve® Copyright Infringement Essentials - Section 1202 false information, Removal or Alteration of Copyright Management Information ("CMI").
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Intellectual Property lawyer Steve Vondran discusses what the CMI 1202 claim is, and what damages are available for intentional and knowing violations of the law (for example, removing a copyright symbol or an artists names and/or inputting your own false copyright information along with publicly displaying or distributing a photo or other creative work (such as a song or video).
The penalties can reach as high as $2,500 to $25,000 per act of infringement (or actual damages and pr...
2020-01-2107 minAhoy MateyDMCA subpoena explained by Attorney Steve®Attorney Steve® Copyright Essentials - Online infringement and "unmasking" the "anonymous" infringer with a 512(h) subpoena
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve discusses the general process of using a 512(h) subpoena to learn the identity of a person or company who may be infringing on your copyright, trademark, trade secrets, or misappropriating your right of publicity ("publicity rights" in California). Generally, the first step is to send a DMCA takedown notice to the online service provider, such as:
Pinterest?
Reddit
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
Once that is accomplished (there are legal requirements to do it right - che...
2019-12-2707 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®DMCA subpoena explained by Attorney Steve®Attorney Steve® Copyright Essentials - Online infringement and "unmasking" the "anonymous" infringer with a 512(h) subpoenaIn this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve discusses the general process of using a 512(h) subpoena to learn the identity of a person or company who may be infringing on your copyright, trademark, trade secrets, or misappropriating your right of publicity ("publicity rights" in California). Generally, the first step is to send a DMCA takedown notice to the online service provider, such as:Pinterest?RedditFacebookTwitterYouTube Instagram Once that is accomplished (there are legal requirements to do it right - check with IP couns...
2019-12-2706 minAhoy MateyTwitter Copyright "Embedding" Defense to Copyright Infringement, will it work?Attorney Steve® - Copyright Law Essentials - The "embed" defense
This is an important podcast if your company uses photos, images, illustrations or other copyrighted content (not belonging to you, and not created by or licensed to you or your company) and you share these photos even links to these photos potentially on your Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or other commercial websites used to promote your business. This has and is leading to more lawsuits, this time against Cox Media Group in New York. This is a good message that companies need to build up their own creative teams to avoid bei...
2019-12-0306 minAhoy MateyHow to avoid paying a settlement to Higbee & Associates for Photo InfringementAttorney Steve® - the Photo Infringement Lawyer
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour we discuss one of the most important things to know if you received a photo infringement demand letter from a Santa Ana photo infringement law firm known as HIgbee & Associates. This firm can be seeking settlements in the hundreds, or even thousands of dollars range. Thus, it is important to know things like fair use, non-commercial use and other potential defenses and mitigating factors (not they may also be bringing section 1202 alteration claims, which will be the subject of a future video for my popular legal You...
2019-12-0207 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®How to handle negative YELP reviews by Attorney Steve®Attorney Steve® Internet Law Essentials - Online YELP reviews that may not be defamatoryIn this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour Attorney Steve® discusses the YELP content guidelines and how you may be able to have a negative YELP review of your business removed based on Yelp's own policies. As a private social media platform, they get to set their own rules, but usually, a company should be held to comply with their own policies. Here are the top seven grounds to have a bad review removed along with a discussion of California anti-SLAPP law. Remember, pure opinions are NOT DEFAM...
2019-11-2216 minAhoy MateyHow to handle negative YELP reviews by Attorney Steve®Attorney Steve® Internet Law Essentials - Online YELP reviews that may not be defamatory
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour Attorney Steve® discusses the YELP content guidelines and how you may be able to have a negative YELP review of your business removed based on Yelp's own policies. As a private social media platform, they get to set their own rules, but usually, a company should be held to comply with their own policies. Here are the top seven grounds to have a bad review removed along with a discussion of California anti-SLAPP law. Remember, pure opinions are NOT D...
2019-11-2217 minAhoy MateyIs your company ready for the California CCPA privacy act?Attorney Steve® - California Privacy Insights - Need CCPA consultant? Call us. I was doing "this" before there was a "this."
California has passed new data information privacy law (the CCPA) that takes effect on January 1, 2020. The law provides customers new rights to:
Know what personal information is collectedKnow how that information is shared and with whomBe able to easily "opt-out" of information sharing with third partiesRight to "access" their information (ex. does your company take different information at various customer touchpoints such as sales, marketing, service, support, accounting, online credit applications, etc.). The California resident is entitled to know what...
2019-11-1621 minAhoy MateyThink twice before selling counterfeit goods online on Amazon, eBay or AlibabaAttorney Steve® - Infringement Report - Selling Counterfeit Goods Online
Selling Counterfeit products on sites like Shopify, Alibaba, Amazon, Etsy or eBay can cause significant legal trouble including fines and penalties up to 2 million dollars. There could also be criminal implications if serious enough. In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses what happens when you receive a letter from a law firm (ex. Kirkpatrick Townsend) alleging infringement sales and or distribution of their client's products, which could include Apple products or other lines. They have IP attorneys on your team and you should have a copyright / trademark lawye...
2019-11-1509 minAhoy MateyCalifornia Meet and Confer Local Rule 7-3Attorney Steve® Civil Procedure - Meet and Confer Obligations - California Central District Rule 7-3
Is your local counsel not playing fair or by the rules? For example, they want to file a motion to dismiss a lawsuit or counterclaim (or file another motion covered under Local Rule 7-3) in the Central District Court of California? If so, the local rules say their counsel needs to "meet and confer" with you, preferably in person, to discuss the merits of the case, pro's and cons, go over caselaw THOROUGHLY. Failure to do that can result in them having their motion to denie...
2019-11-1409 minAhoy MateyStrike 3 Holdings DENIED early discovery in HUGE New Jersey case!BitTorrent Litigation Updates 2019 - Motion for Early Discovery (to send ISP subpoena) DENIED!!
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses internet file-sharing cases and in particular, Strike 3 Holdings (who has filed over 3,000 lawsuits in a short amount of time) many in the Federal Courts, but also now doing something new by filing cases in Miami-Dade County Court (seeking a "Bill of Discovery") to get an internet subscribers name and identity. The Court, in this case, went to great lengths to deny Strike Three's request and to review some of the most important BitTorrent case law in the Un...
2019-11-1254 minAhoy MateyWhat happens if you destroy evidence in a copyright infringement case?Copyright Infringement Essentials - Penalties and Sanctions for "disposing of the evidence."
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® IP lawyer discusses what happens when you are faced with litigation and possibly receive a litigation hold letter. In these cases, you have a duty to preserve evidence and if you don't and judgment can be entered against you (in the worst form of intentional spoliation). Or, an "adverse inference" or negative jury instruction could work against you at trial. The rule at issue is F.R.C.P. 37(e).
If you need help with a software piracy litigation cas...
2019-11-1108 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Boxing Piracy Law Firm Calling? HANG UP THE PHONE!!!Boxing Piracy Essentials - Step one - DON'T TALK TO THEIR ATTORNEYS ON THE PHONE. This would be your FIRST and BIGGEST mistake.In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses what happens if your bar, restaurant, club, sports bar or other establishment is accused of illegal broadcasting (or copyright infringement) of the boxing match, UFC fight or even a soccer match. Three main firms hold broadcasting rights for the bix PPV boxing matches:1. G&G Closed Circuit Events2. Joe Hand Promotions3. J&J Sports ProductionThese companies have regional attorneys in California, New York and other states. Since they use...
2019-11-0406 minAhoy MateyBoxing Piracy Law Firm Calling? HANG UP THE PHONE!!!Boxing Piracy Essentials - Step one - DON'T TALK TO THEIR ATTORNEYS ON THE PHONE. This would be your FIRST and BIGGEST mistake.
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses what happens if your bar, restaurant, club, sports bar or other establishment is accused of illegal broadcasting (or copyright infringement) of the boxing match, UFC fight or even a soccer match. Three main firms hold broadcasting rights for the bix PPV boxing matches:
1. G&G Closed Circuit Events
2. Joe Hand Promotions
3. J&J Sports Production
These companies have regional attorneys in California, New York and other states. Since th...
2019-11-0406 minAhoy MateyStrike 3 suing you in Miami-Dade County Florida in "Pure Bill of Discovery?"Strike 3 Holdings, LLC - BitTorrent Litigation Updates - California citizen sued in Florida for "Equity" in "Pure Bill of Discovery." What on earth is this?
Our boutique copyright infringement law firm has seen it all, but now we are seeking something new. Strike 3 Holdings, (a prolific filer of adult ography file-sharing cases, along with Malibu Media), now appears to be filing lawsuits (not in Federal Court as has been done for a long time) but now they are filing cases in "equity" but yet also seeking damages (for a federal court lawsuit that has not been filed). Does this comply wit...
2019-11-0116 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Strike 3 suing you in Miami-Dade County Florida in "Pure Bill of Discovery?"Strike 3 Holdings, LLC - BitTorrent Litigation Updates - California citizen sued in Florida for "Equity" in "Pure Bill of Discovery." What on earth is this?Our boutique copyright infringement law firm has seen it all, but now we are seeking something new. Strike 3 Holdings, (a prolific filer of adult ography file-sharing cases, along with Malibu Media), now appears to be filing lawsuits (not in Federal Court as has been done for a long time) but now they are filing cases in "equity" but yet also seeking damages (for a federal court lawsuit that has not been filed). Does this comply wit...
2019-11-0115 minAhoy MateyThe role of real estate EQUITY in copyright infringement settlementsCopyright Infringement Essentials - Strike 3 and Malibu Media Settlement Factors - Home Equity and HELOC's
Our law firm represents many people and companies in software audit cases and Strike 3 Holdings adult ography defense. For example, if you get a demand from Bandlow Law Firm (who represents adult company Strike 3 in many copyright infringement filings in California including the Northern Southern and Central District.
The most commonly asked question when we are defending these cases is "what is this going to cost to settle" (for alleged illegal video file sharing through BitTorrent protcol. Our common answer is "it depends." Settlements can dep...
2019-10-1014 minAhoy MateySoftware Audit Timelines and the problematic billable hourSoftware Audit Essentials - Hiring a IP & Technology Law Firm that insists on Billable Hours
It is mind-wracking when you get a letter demanding a software audit (either internal, contractual, random, or "informant-generated." The next question becomes what type of law firm do I hire? Here are the three factors I think you need to keep in mind:
1. Experienced - we have handled hundreds of audits and investigations with companies like Siemens, CNC, Solidworks, Adobe, BSA, Autodesk and others.
2. Litigation skill - as these software audit threats are usually brought under the bully club of "my client wants to litigate" it i...
2019-10-0808 minAhoy MateyAttorney Steve® discusses how to do a DMCA takedown on Amazon.comCopyright Essentials - DMCA Takedown - Selling Infringing Products on Amazon
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses how to issue a DMCA copyright takedown notice if you see someone selling a product with your copyright or trademark online. Here is information about their registered agent. For help, contact us at (877) 276-5084 or visit Attorney Steve®.
Copyright Agent
Amazon.com Legal Department
P.O. Box 81226
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 266-4064
Fax: (206) 266-7010
E-mail: copyright@amazon.com
Courier address:
Copyright Agent
Amazon.com Legal Department
410 Terry Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109-5210
USA
Note: This procedure is exclusively for notify...
2019-10-0710 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Facebook to create "Supreme Court" to hear content moderation appealsAttorney Steve® Breaking IP Legal News - Facebook "Supreme Court" to launch in 2020IntroductionMany people have been complaining about having their social media posts taken down because someone flagged it as offensive or in violation of facebook, instagram (and even twitter - not covered by this new court, but possibly in the future). Other complain that it is "political correctness gone wild." Lawmakers and regulators in the United States have been taking a look at regulation wondering if these lkarge social media platforms have too much power to control, silence, and "chill" free speech. To me, this is a smart for...
2019-09-1805 minAhoy MateyFacebook to create "Supreme Court" to hear content moderation appealsAttorney Steve® Breaking IP Legal News - Facebook "Supreme Court" to launch in 2020
Introduction
Many people have been complaining about having their social media posts taken down because someone flagged it as offensive or in violation of facebook, instagram (and even twitter - not covered by this new court, but possibly in the future). Other complain that it is "political correctness gone wild." Lawmakers and regulators in the United States have been taking a look at regulation wondering if these lkarge social media platforms have too much power to control, silence, and "chill" free speech. To me, this is a sma...
2019-09-1806 minAhoy MateyAttorney Steve® Top 5 Tips to Avoid Software Compliance NIGHTMARES!Software Audit Compliance Tips by Attorney Steve®, the Copyright Lawyer
Introduction
Having handled hundreds of software audits we have learned some very basic key tips every company should be aware of, adopt and apply in their daily business practices to avoid major software vendors like Vero software (alphacam, surfcam), Microsoft (Windows and Office and Cal's the big issues many times), CNC Mastercam (Solidworks), Siemens, VB Conversion, Autodesk (CAD) from hitting you up for high software compliance penalties and copyright infringement damages. Even officers and directors can be held liable if there is "willful copyright infringement." This podcast will help you und...
2019-09-1614 minAhoy MateyBeware of the software "phone home" technologyAttorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour (sorry about the sound quality, thought I was using my Rode mike but wasn't), Copyright Lawyer Steve Vondran discuss three companies who use the "phone home" technology to monitor, track and catch software infringers. Is this a legal practice? The companies we discuss are Vero, Mastercam and VB Conversion.
Contact a software audit defense attorney
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2019-09-1614 minAhoy Matey2019 BitTorrent Litigation Updates by Attorney Steve®2019 Torrent Litigation Updates
In this podcast, Attorney Steve® provides an overview of some things going on in the BitTorrent legal trenches following the 9th Circuit "Cobbler Nevada" case. The Cobbler court said a Plaintiff must allege "something more" than just a IP address to withstand a motion to dismiss an alleged illegal file sharing (of their adult videos) copyright infringement case. We also provide our top tips if you have receive a siubpoena notice from your ISP in regard to ography downloading. If you received a notice with a limited amount of time to file a motion to quash subpoena, or s...
2019-09-1209 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®2019 BitTorrent Litigation Updates by Attorney Steve®2019 Torrent Litigation UpdatesIn this podcast, Attorney Steve® provides an overview of some things going on in the BitTorrent legal trenches following the 9th Circuit "Cobbler Nevada" case. The Cobbler court said a Plaintiff must allege "something more" than just a IP address to withstand a motion to dismiss an alleged illegal file sharing (of their adult videos) copyright infringement case. We also provide our top tips if you have receive a siubpoena notice from your ISP in regard to ography downloading. If you received a notice with a limited amount of time to file a motion to quash subpoena, or seek...
2019-09-1208 minAhoy MateyDid you get an email from Autodesk outside the United States?Autodesk International Copyright Audits - International Updates 2019
Our firm is a leader in the United States representing companies in software license compliance. Autodesk has a global presence, for example in:
1. United Kingdom (U.K.)
2. Baltics
3. Nordics
4. Benelux
5. Ireland
6. Belgium
7. Denmark
8. Sweeden
9. Europe
10. Africa
11. Middle East
They are helping architects and engineers build the future. We have helped many clients who receive emails demanding a "contractual audit" (based on the EULA), and also official demand letters from their California based law firm "Donahue Fitzgerald" (a company we have dealt with hundreds of times) in various types of software audits, and piracy litig...
2019-08-2909 minAhoy MateyAttorney Steve provides 2019 real estate broker copyright liability risk areas2019 Real Estate Broker - Copyright Liability Risk Areas
In this exciting episode of "Vondran Legal Hour," Attorney Steve® California copyright lawyer and former real estate broker discusses his Top 10 legal risk areas that brokers and agents need to be thinking about in order to avoid costly copyright infringement claims. There are many tpes of digital content that real estate brokers and agents deal with everyday such as:
1. Computer fonts
2. Aerial photos
3. Remodeling photos
4. MLS photos (previously existing)
5. Music and sound clips
6. Histroical video clips
7. Pictures and videos involving famous people and celebrities
8. Stock photos (which may require "editorial" uses)
9. Creative commons phot...
2019-08-2713 minAhoy MateyTorrent Litigation Updates 2019 - Strike 3 dealing with the Cobbler Issue?Attorney Steve 2019 Torrent Litigation Updates - Can Strike 3 overcome fully the effects of the Cobbler Nevada case?
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses Bittorrent lawsuits and a potentially new litigation strategy by one of the premier filer of Copyright Infringement lawsuits in the United States - Strike 3 Holdings. Malibu Media, LLC has a similar litigation model that seeks to enforce their clients adult ographic movies (ex. X-Art, Tushy, Vixen, or Blacked) and to seek what many refer to as "shame settlements" often having to pay over $10,000 dollars or more to settle a case of alleged online co...
2019-08-0908 minAhoy Matey17 U.S.C. 412 explained (copyright infringement one month rule)Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Getting attorney fees and statutory damages by registering your copyright AFTER you notice infringement.
17 U.S.C. 412 has been used by "copyright trolls" to justify seeking high monetary demands out of court (ex. photography tolls) even though their photos are not registered with the United States Copyright Office. But, is this the law? Attorney Steve provides a general legal overview of this code section. In short, this section is for "pre-registered" content under section 408(f) of the copyright law. Don't be fooled otherwise.
17 U.S.C. 412 - Registration as prerequisite to certain remedies for infringe...
2019-08-0310 minAhoy MateySharing software on mutiple computers can lead to HUGE infringement liabilitySoftware Audit Essentials - Sharing Software on multiple computers, laptops, and servers (in violation of the EULA).
In today's modern tech world many software publishers are embedding "phone home" beacons in their software (which is usually set forth in their EULA to avoid invasion of privacy claims). But these beacons can track usage within your company and if you are "over-installing" or sharing software to be used on multiple laptops, PC's, MACs, servers, etc. in violation of the EULA, you can be accused of software piracy (i.e. copyright infringement), and face getting a legal demand letter from an IP c...
2019-07-2805 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®NagraStar letter nagging you over satellite piracy?Overview of Nagrastar satellite piracy letter by Attorney Steve®In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss satellite piracy and using pirate television websites and forums to purchase Dish Network proprietary codes that unlock subscription television programming. If you received a letter from Nagrastar, Dish Network, LLC, Echostar or other entity (such as an anti-piracy law firm), contact us for a free initial consultation. We offer flat rate legal fees that make it easy for you to hire counsel to defend yourself and handle the settlement issues.For more information go to AttorneySteve.comSupport the show
2019-05-0407 minAhoy MateyNagraStar letter nagging you over satellite piracy?Overview of Nagrastar satellite piracy letter by Attorney Steve®
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss satellite piracy and using pirate television websites and forums to purchase Dish Network proprietary codes that unlock subscription television programming. If you received a letter from Nagrastar, Dish Network, LLC, Echostar or other entity (such as an anti-piracy law firm), contact us for a free initial consultation. We offer flat rate legal fees that make it easy for you to hire counsel to defend yourself and handle the settlement issues.
For more information go to AttorneySteve.com
2019-05-0408 minAhoy MateyErickson Productions vs. Kast defines willful infringement under copyright lawAttorney Steve® - Copyright Infringement Essentials - Willful infringement explained!
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss a recent case filed in the Central District of California, but transferred to the Northern District which involved claims of photo infringement. In this case, a defendant hired a web development company to build out their website, and the website ultimately ended up using 3 photos (that were never properly licensed) which belonged to the Plaintiff Erickson Products).
The jury was instructed that "willful" infringement could be establised if the Defendant "should have known" about the infringement. The Court disagreed and reve...
2019-04-2510 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®How to respond to a YouTube Content ID claimAttorney Steve® the YouTube Dispute Attorney - What you need to know when dealing with a Content ID dispute.Building your YouTube channel is never an easy thing to do. Many times, YouTube channel creators use a variety of source material (including video, images, and news articles). However, the rightsholders who created this source material may be a YouTube partner, and part of the Content ID database, meaning if you upload a video that contains their copyrighted footage that you could get a "play match" and be subject to a "ContentID" dispute. This podcast from the Vondran Legal Hour collection dis...
2019-04-1708 minAhoy MateyHow to respond to a YouTube Content ID claimAttorney Steve® the YouTube Dispute Attorney - What you need to know when dealing with a Content ID dispute.
Building your YouTube channel is never an easy thing to do. Many times, YouTube channel creators use a variety of source material (including video, images, and news articles). However, the rightsholders who created this source material may be a YouTube partner, and part of the Content ID database, meaning if you upload a video that contains their copyrighted footage that you could get a "play match" and be subject to a "ContentID" dispute. This podcast from the Vondran Legal Hour collection dis...
2019-04-1709 minAhoy MateyDo you have to have a federal copyright registration before filing infringement?Attorney Steve® Copyright Essentials - Pre-requisite to filing federal court lawsuits
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss the new case from the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. which talks about whether a Plaintiff need only have filed for copyright protection, or whether the United States Copyright Office actually has to grant a registration certificate before a federal court lawsuit can be filed (ex. in the 9th Circuit Courts). The "Court of Last Resort" ordered that a Plaintiff must have the certificate of registration issued by the Registrar of copyrights, and thus, agreed with th...
2019-03-1108 minAhoy MateyAutodesk "Internal" License Review Audits on the Rise?Attorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials - The Autodesk Internal Audit
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses the ins and outs of the Autodesk internal audit which raises many questions:
1. Is this a scam?
2. Is this voluntary?
3. Is this a contractual audit?
4. How did Autodesk find out?
5. Will I lose my perpetual licenses?
6. Will this be an ON-SITE audit?
7. Does our company have to pay for the audit?
8. Can we still be held liable for willful copyright infringement penalties AFTER the audit?
9. Should we install their script on our computer networks if we are not indemnified for any potenti...
2019-02-2111 minAhoy MateyTips to win a DMCA 512(f) "Bad Faith Takedown" case by Attorney Steve®YouTube 'Bad Faith' Takedown Notifications and Counter-Notifications - Subjective Bad Faith in 9th Circuit
If someone is taking down your YouTube videos and trying to monetize it (causing you monetary losses), or filing bad faith counternotifications the United States Copyright laws may come into play. Under the DMCA section 512(f) anyone who knowingly materially misrepresents a filing with regard to copyright (takedown notice or counter-notice) can be held liable for bad faith, if they subjectively had a bad faith intent or motive, meaning their bad faith can be shown or proven with some type of evidence that indicates their subjectively hel...
2019-01-3007 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Autodesk Internal Audits - SCAM or SAM?Autodesk Lawyer Gives Tips for Internal Audit Emails - Are you Compliant on CAD, Revit, Maya, Inventor?In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal, Attorney Steve® the Copyright Attorney, discusses software license compliance issues with Autodesk. Basically, in some cases Autodesk will want your company to engage in an "internal" audit of your computers, laptops and servers. They may claim this is "required." They may also want you to install or run script on your IT network to scan for installations of their software. Should you do this? Is this a SCAM? Is it SAM? Should you hire an attorney to help? ...
2019-01-2907 minAhoy MateyAutodesk Internal Audits - SCAM or SAM?Autodesk Lawyer Gives Tips for Internal Audit Emails - Are you Compliant on CAD, Revit, Maya, Inventor?
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal, Attorney Steve® the Copyright Attorney, discusses software license compliance issues with Autodesk. Basically, in some cases Autodesk will want your company to engage in an "internal" audit of your computers, laptops and servers. They may claim this is "required." They may also want you to install or run script on your IT network to scan for installations of their software. Should you do this? Is this a SCAM? Is it SAM? Should you hire an attorney to help? ...
2019-01-2908 minAhoy MateyDealing with Vero Software Demand Letters for Alphacam and SurfcamSoftware Audit Essentials - Handling Vero Software Legal Demand Letters
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses our experience handling cases with this firm. It has not always been easy. We seek to negotiate these cases in good faith, but it is not always easy" says software piracy defense attorney Steve Vondran. We have seen their demands range from offers in the low thousands of dollars on up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many people are shocked and amazed when the receive the letter, or the phone call, from Vero (a Hexagon company) alleging willful copyright infringe...
2019-01-1812 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Etsy DMCA takedown notice process explained by Attorney Steve®DMCA Takedown Notice Law Firm - What happens when a seller infrines your copyrioghts or trademarks on Etsy?Attorney Steve®, the Copyright Infringement Lawyer discusses the ETSY DMCA notice and counter notice process when a company feels another person is selling infringing, counterfeit or "copycat" items on Etsy. Basically, a person alleging infringement or jewelry, books, shoes, music, calendars, posters, wedding items or creative items (subject to copyright law) sends Etsy a DMCA infringement notice. The seller gets a copy of the notice and can takedown the infringing product on its own, or can challenge the claim and file a "counter...
2019-01-0909 minAhoy MateyEtsy DMCA takedown notice process explained by Attorney Steve®DMCA Takedown Notice Law Firm - What happens when a seller infrines your copyrioghts or trademarks on Etsy?
Attorney Steve®, the Copyright Infringement Lawyer discusses the ETSY DMCA notice and counter notice process when a company feels another person is selling infringing, counterfeit or "copycat" items on Etsy. Basically, a person alleging infringement or jewelry, books, shoes, music, calendars, posters, wedding items or creative items (subject to copyright law) sends Etsy a DMCA infringement notice. The seller gets a copy of the notice and can takedown the infringing product on its own, or can challenge the claim and file a "counter...
2019-01-0910 minAhoy MateyHow to Stop a Copyright Takedown Bully on your Youtube ChannelAttorney Steve® Copyright DMCA Essentials - Building your Youtube Channel Legally!
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® explains how to use DMCA law to fight back against persons or businesses wrongfully accusing you of copyright infringement, perpahs because they did not consider fair use, parody, transformative uses and/or they are not the real copyright owner or their agent.
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2019-01-0409 minAhoy MateyHUGE website accessibility case (ADA law) out of 9th Circuit - NO VIOLATION!Vondran Legal Hour - 2019 Legal Updates - ADA Website Accessibility Cases
Online business owners have been wonbdering for the past few years if their websites have to comply with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). In Martinez v. San Diego Credit Union, the 9th Circuit Court said NO, and granted a nonsuit to the Defendant stating that there was no ADA violation where there was no place of public accomodation (a phyiscal location) at issue.
To stay on top of these legal issues, make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our VIdeo Channel at AttorneySteveVideos.com
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2019-01-0409 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®HUGE website accessibility case (ADA law) out of 9th Circuit - NO VIOLATION!Vondran Legal Hour - 2019 Legal Updates - ADA Website Accessibility CasesOnline business owners have been wonbdering for the past few years if their websites have to comply with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). In Martinez v. San Diego Credit Union, the 9th Circuit Court said NO, and granted a nonsuit to the Defendant stating that there was no ADA violation where there was no place of public accomodation (a phyiscal location) at issue.To stay on top of these legal issues, make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our VIdeo Channel at AttorneySteveVideos.com#TechnologyLawyer#InternetLawyer#AttorneySteveSupport the show
2019-01-0408 minAhoy MateySiemens PLM Infringement Report Explained by Attorney Steve®Software Audit Defense - Siemens cases in Texas
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses the Siemens PLM lawsuits featuring "John Does" accused of infringing Siemens sotware. If you are a company or individual being sued in Houston, Texas by Reed Smith law firm, we can help. We are probably the leading law firm in this area of torrent software defense.
For more information visit us at AttorneySteve.com
2018-12-3107 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Siemens PLM Infringement Report Explained by Attorney Steve®Software Audit Defense - Siemens cases in TexasIn this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses the Siemens PLM lawsuits featuring "John Does" accused of infringing Siemens sotware. If you are a company or individual being sued in Houston, Texas by Reed Smith law firm, we can help. We are probably the leading law firm in this area of torrent software defense.For more information visit us at AttorneySteve.comSupport the show
2018-12-3106 minAhoy MateyTop 5 Myths in Photo Infringement Cases by Attorney Steve®Attorney Steve® photo infringement essentials - top 5 myths to know
In this exicting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses the top 5 myths when responding to photo infringement letters. For example, are all pictures found on the internet in the public domain? Will I be sued if I only used one photo? Do I have a "fair use" defense if the use was not for commercial profit. These and other important topics are covered. If you received a legal demand letter from companies like Santa Ana based Higbee & Associates, this podcast should be listed to.
For more information visit us at h...
2018-11-0113 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Top 5 Myths in Photo Infringement Cases by Attorney Steve®Attorney Steve® photo infringement essentials - top 5 myths to knowIn this exicting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses the top 5 myths when responding to photo infringement letters. For example, are all pictures found on the internet in the public domain? Will I be sued if I only used one photo? Do I have a "fair use" defense if the use was not for commercial profit. These and other important topics are covered. If you received a legal demand letter from companies like Santa Ana based Higbee & Associates, this podcast should be listed to.For more information visit us at http...
2018-11-0112 minAhoy MateySiemens PLM Software files new mass lawsuit in Houston TexasAttorney Steve® Discusses New Siemens Lawsuit filed in Southern District of Texas
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss case# 4:18-cv-02344 ffiled in the federal court in Texas. The lawsuit alleges willful and intentional copyright infringement of Siermens Product Lifecycle Management ("PLM") software including NX9, NX10, NX11, Solide Edge, Femap, and NX Nastran. Their prodcucts cover the field of
The lawsuit was filed by the law firm of Reed Smith and was filed on July 9, 2018. The lawsuit names Does 1-107. That means over 100 people were sued.
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1. What is a "DOE" defendant?
2. Information about Torrent downloads
3. Copyright infring...
2018-09-1910 minAhoy MateyPosting copyright videos on facebook can lead to jail time?Attorney Steve® Copyright Infringement Essentials - posting copyrighted movies on social media
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss a California federal case from the Central District dealing with a man who posted the Deadpool video (without permission or authorization) on facebook and despite being warned by other users, ended up being investigated by the FBI and indicted by the DOJ. He ultimately pled guilty to a misdemeanor.
This is a callout to all parents and teachers to start having these conversations with your kids and students. Most people do not fully understand copyright law in the United Sta...
2018-09-1707 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Posting copyright videos on facebook can lead to jail time?Attorney Steve® Copyright Infringement Essentials - posting copyrighted movies on social mediaIn this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss a California federal case from the Central District dealing with a man who posted the Deadpool video (without permission or authorization) on facebook and despite being warned by other users, ended up being investigated by the FBI and indicted by the DOJ. He ultimately pled guilty to a misdemeanor.This is a callout to all parents and teachers to start having these conversations with your kids and students. Most people do not fully understand copyright law in the United States and...
2018-09-1706 minAhoy MateyThe single most important question to ask in photo infringement casesThe Photo Lawyer™
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour Attorney Steve® discusses photo infringement demand letters and the single most important question you can ask if you are being asked to pay hundreds, or even thousands of dollars for using a photo for commercial (or even non-commercial uses) without a photographers consent, permission or license. One firm famous for these collection cases is Higbee & Associates out of Santa, Ana, California. We offer $450 consultations to discuss settlement strategy in these cases.
This podcast can help you save a ton of money if a law firm comes calling to enforce music rights...
2018-09-1306 minAhoy MateyInnocent Copyright Infringement Explainedhttp://www.ThePhotoAttorney.com
Attorney Steve® dicsusses the difference between williful and innocent copyright infringement. If you need a California lawyer to help you recover in a photo infringement case call us at (877) 276-5084.
We can help recover, usually on a contingency fee basis, for wrongful theft of your illustrations, drawings, vectors, photgraphs, art, videos, music and other creative content.
Steve Vondran, Esq.
2018-09-0811 minAhoy MateyThe #1 Blunder officers and directors can make in Software AuditsAttorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials - The #! Blunder you can make as an officer or director of a company responding to a BSA, SIIA or other software audit demand letter
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss the problem of DISLCOSING ALL YOUR SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONS without being protected by legal counsel. In the business of online software infringement, being honest will not likely take you anywehere other than facing a maximum settlement demand.
Before you ever disclose a laundry list of software installations at your comnpany, make sure to consult with copyright legal counsel first to examine your ca...
2018-08-1806 minAhoy MateyAttorney Steve's "FOUR T'S" of copyright fair use defense!Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - The RIght of Fair Use!
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, we discuss the RIGHT of fair use of copyrighted content and Attorney Steve explains the "Four T's" which help you assert, exercise and protect your legal right and raise your defense if sued in a federal court, or facing a DMCA takedown action on video websites such as Youtube.
For more information, you can watch this helpful video on Youtube Fair Use Tips.
Find us on our corporate website at VondranLegal.com
2018-08-0910 minAhoy MateyHow to prove trademark infringement in 9th CircuitAttorney Steve Trademark College™ - How to prove consumer confusion for trademark infringement.
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve® discusses what a Plaintiff needs to prove to show trademark infrinfgement (consumer confusion).
For a free consultation if you are involved in a trademark or copyright infrinfgemen matter call us at (877) 276-5084.
For more information go to Vondran Legal California trademark law
2018-08-0812 minAhoy MateyIs Malibu Media being honest about its settlement procedures?Strike 3 Holdings, LLC says it is not interested in making money in Torrent lawsuits being filed in masse across the United States
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve addresses extrajudical statements being made (while active lawsuits are pending across the U.S.) in major press such as the Miami Helard. In this show, Attorney Steve seeks to give his opinion and his point of view regarding the settlement practices of Strike 3 (we have handled a bunch of these cases and have unique insight), which in our opinion do not seem to match the statements being made by t...
2018-08-0814 minAhoy MateyWhat are the damages and penalties for Trademark Counterfeit?TrademarkCollege.com - The Business of Trademarks!
Attorney Steve Vondran discusses penalties for sellling and distributing counterfeit goods in the United States under Federal trademark law.
Penalites can include treble damages, pre-juudgment interest, and statutory damages from $1,000 to two-million dollars per counterfeitted mark.
When someone is selling counterfeit goods, a Plaintiff has an election of choosing actual damages (plus attorney fees for "exceptional cases") or seeking statutory damages. Listen in to get all the information!
We hope you enjoy this episode of Vondran Legal Hour!
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2018-06-1808 minAhoy MateyThe law school case that changed my life - R v. Stephens and DudleyThe Law School Decision
Many people have watched my video "SHOULD I GO TO LAW SCHOOL." I get a lot of questions from a lot of people on this topic. Here is a podcast that I wanted to share about one of the first law cases I ever studied (R. v. Dudley and Stevens) and how this triggered my passion for learning, thinking and wanting to be a lawyer.
It's a simple story, but it may provide some insight to whether or not graduate school to get your JD is going to be worth it, or even interesting to you.
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2018-05-1423 minAhoy MateyBill Cosby Retrial - Day 2Billy Cosby Trial - Legal Coverage and Analysis by Attorney Steve civil litigation attorney.
In this epsiode of Vondran Legal Hour we discuss blue pills, qualludes, and status updates in the Bill Cosby ("America's Dad") trial.
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2018-04-2214 minAhoy MateyMalibu Media facing abuse of process claims in New Jersey Federal CourtAttorneySteve.com - Vondran Legal Hour [April 2018 Law updates]
Our firm is a leader in the area of copyright defense raised by illegal file sharing on the internet (peer to peer) and this podcast discusses an abuse of process counterclaim brought by one Defendant when he was personally named in the lawsuit and not the actual subscriber (a company). Attorney Steve discusses the tort of abuse of process (which is a creature or state law).
Penalties for Abuse of Process torts can range from compensatory damages, to emotional pain and suffereing, and even punitive damages (California Civil Code section 3294).
We can...
2018-04-1509 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Malibu Media facing abuse of process claims in New Jersey Federal CourtAttorneySteve.com - Vondran Legal Hour [April 2018 Law updates]Our firm is a leader in the area of copyright defense raised by illegal file sharing on the internet (peer to peer) and this podcast discusses an abuse of process counterclaim brought by one Defendant when he was personally named in the lawsuit and not the actual subscriber (a company). Attorney Steve discusses the tort of abuse of process (which is a creature or state law). Penalties for Abuse of Process torts can range from compensatory damages, to emotional pain and suffereing, and even punitive damages (California Civil Code section 3294).We can...
2018-04-1508 minAhoy MateyCopyright Theft of Idea cases overview by Attorney SteveCopyright Theft of Idea Cases
Welcome to another exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour! This episode deals with theft of intellectual property, and more specifically, copyright infringement of a book idea, screenplay, or other creative work.
Proving Copyright Infringement
A Plaintiff in a copyright infringement action must allege and prove:
1. Ownership of a copyrighted work (ex. music, film, lyrics, screenplay, reality show concept)
2. Defendant had "access" to the copyrighted work
3. Defendant "substantially copied" the copyrighted work (or made a derivative work, etc.)
If a Plaintiff can show "striking similairites" this may help them overcome a lack of proof in the oth...
2018-03-2510 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Copyright Theft of Idea cases overview by Attorney SteveCopyright Theft of Idea CasesWelcome to another exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour! This episode deals with theft of intellectual property, and more specifically, copyright infringement of a book idea, screenplay, or other creative work.Proving Copyright InfringementA Plaintiff in a copyright infringement action must allege and prove:1. Ownership of a copyrighted work (ex. music, film, lyrics, screenplay, reality show concept)2. Defendant had "access" to the copyrighted work3. Defendant "substantially copied" the copyrighted work (or made a derivative work, etc.)If a Plaintiff can show "striking similairites" this may help them overcome a lack of proof in the other areas.Con...
2018-03-2509 minAhoy MateyVondran Legal Hour Weekly Wrapup with Frontline LiseeAttorneySteve.com - The First Name in Legal Services
Welcome back - yes you can share our podcast on your social media networks.
Introduction
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve discusses corporate monitoring and software audits, kiling in the courts, shocking a criminal, the loss of first amendment with an insult law and more.
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2018-03-1311 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®Vondran Legal Hour Weekly Wrapup with Frontline LiseeAttorneySteve.com - The First Name in Legal Services Welcome back - yes you can share our podcast on your social media networks.IntroductionIn this episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve discusses corporate monitoring and software audits, kiling in the courts, shocking a criminal, the loss of first amendment with an insult law and more.For more informationCall us at (877) 276-5084Support the show
2018-03-1310 minAhoy MateyHow to handle a photo infringement letter by Attorney StevePhoto Infringement Letters - how to deal with them effectively
When you receive a copyright cease and desist notice, or legal demand letter from an intellectual property law firm for using a digital image, photo, illustration, or vector file on your website it can be very nerve wracking. This podcast by Attorney Steve, the copyright lawyer, can help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety.
In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour I provide my top 10 (better make that top 11) tips to help settle your case for the least amount possible and even considers the "fair use" defense which may h...
2017-10-0116 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®How to handle a photo infringement letter by Attorney StevePhoto Infringement Letters - how to deal with them effectivelyWhen you receive a copyright cease and desist notice, or legal demand letter from an intellectual property law firm for using a digital image, photo, illustration, or vector file on your website it can be very nerve wracking. This podcast by Attorney Steve, the copyright lawyer, can help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety.In this episode of Vondran Legal Hour I provide my top 10 (better make that top 11) tips to help settle your case for the least amount possible and even considers the "fair use" defense which may help y...
2017-10-0115 minAhoy MateyUnited States Supreme Court weighs in on offensive trademarks and 1st amendmentTrademark and first amendment at issue - Matal v. Tam
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve discusses the recent United States Supreme Court case which rules that the Lanham Act "disparagement clause" is unconstitional as to the First Amendment right of free speech in regard to an asian band called "the slants" who wanted to register the trademark and try to change views as to the negative sterotypes.
The USPTO denied the registration of the mark and so did the TTAB. The case then moved to the Federal Courts which found for the applicant finding the t...
2017-06-3007 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®United States Supreme Court weighs in on offensive trademarks and 1st amendmentTrademark and first amendment at issue - Matal v. TamIn this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve discusses the recent United States Supreme Court case which rules that the Lanham Act "disparagement clause" is unconstitional as to the First Amendment right of free speech in regard to an asian band called "the slants" who wanted to register the trademark and try to change views as to the negative sterotypes.The USPTO denied the registration of the mark and so did the TTAB. The case then moved to the Federal Courts which found for the applicant finding the trademark t...
2017-06-3007 minAhoy Matey30 Companies launch global internet anti-piracy initiativehttp://www.AttorneySteve.com
In this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve, the copyright defense lawyer, discusses the new coalition of 30 leading global entertainment companies to try to cut down on the incidents of illegal movie, tv show, and music downloads. It appears they may be interested in filing civil lawsuits alleging copyright infringement, and/or seeking settlements via demand letters or some other mechanism not yet known. Listen in on this episode of Copyright Watchdog. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our legal channel.
Here is a link to the alliance website - http://alliance4creativity.com/
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2017-06-1506 minPiracy Log with Attorney Steve®30 Companies launch global internet anti-piracy initiativehttp://www.AttorneySteve.comIn this exciting episode of Vondran Legal Hour, Attorney Steve, the copyright defense lawyer, discusses the new coalition of 30 leading global entertainment companies to try to cut down on the incidents of illegal movie, tv show, and music downloads. It appears they may be interested in filing civil lawsuits alleging copyright infringement, and/or seeking settlements via demand letters or some other mechanism not yet known. Listen in on this episode of Copyright Watchdog. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our legal channel.Here is a link to the alliance website - http://alliance4creativity.com/- Attorney Stev...
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