Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 26, 2017 |
Does J&J Sports Production, Inc. file lawsuits for cable TV piracy? 2017 updates.
Introduction
If you received a legal demand letter from the Law Offices of Thomas P. Riley (Pasadena) this is likely a valid letter that you may have to (unfortunately) deal with. Some clients have thought th...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 25, 2017 |
BSA software alliance – audit essentials [third party liability]
Introduction
Every now and again in a software audit defense case we come across a case where a company that was subject to the audit put into a position where they are asked to pay a large settlement for what amount to acts of...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 25, 2017 |
How to hire a software audit law firm – Top 5 Tips
Introduction
We get calls all the time from companies both large and small that have hired a lawyer to represent them in a software audit. Then, after the case gets going, something happens (a “red flag” is raised) where the business owner b...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 25, 2017 |
Copyright Infringement Indemnification – Mid Continent Casualty Company vs. Kipp Flores Architects.
Introduction
Our firm can help Plaintiff's and Defendants in copyright infringement matters. In some cases, insurance may have to pick up the tab for wrongful conduct where an “advertising i...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 23, 2017 |
2017 offer open to bands and artists
This is a limited time offer to bands, singers, and musicians in the State of California. We are looking for one or two bands to sponsor with PRO BONO legal services on a limited engagement basis. We can help with contract review, trademarks, copyright i...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 21, 2017 |
Attorney Steve® SOFTWARE & HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND USE POLICY.
Free sample policy
Here is a sample software policy you might want to use to base your employee and contractor software use policy on. We can also draft privacy policies, terms of use, EULA agreements, and social media policies...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 20, 2017 |
Software Defense Attorney discusses Dassault Solidworks Infringement
VIDEO: Click on the picture above to see Attorney Steve review the Federal Court Pacer tool to see if Dassault Solidworks has filed lawsuits in the past few years. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our popular legal channel (by cli...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 15, 2017 |
Software Audit Law Firm to help with Informatica Licensing Issues
Introduction
We are technology lawyers who understand technology and business. Our firm can help with Informatica and third party audits including:
A. License Reviews of Informatica customers dealing with system queries and i...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 14, 2017 |
Photo Infringement Basics – Negotiation tips from Attorney Steve® The Photo Lawyer™
Introduction
This blog is for companies and their webmasters and social media marketing companies. It deals with a general strategy for handling photo infringement letters. This blog is not legal advice or a...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 11, 2017 |
Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials – Building your Youtube Channel LEGALLY!!!
VIDEO: Click on the picture above to watch the video for important tips on using the disclaimer notice. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel by clicking on the Red “V” for Victory. As we like to say, be sma...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 07, 2017 |
Sued by ME2 Production? Contact us for a free consultation. We are a Torrent Defense Law Firm.
Introduction
If you just received notice that you are being sued by ME2 productions for illegally downloading or streaming their movie Mechanic Resurrection, you are not alone. ME2 has filed mult...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 07, 2017 |
Photo Infringement Lawyer – The high cost of using unlicensed photos on your website, blog or social media accounts.
Introduction
If you are located in the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and you receive a notice of copyright infringement from a photo rights agency such as Getty I...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jul 06, 2017 |
Photo Infringement Lawyer discusses Trump Organization Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
VIDEO: Attorney Steve talks copyright infringement damages. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our IP law channel. We are approaching 4,000 subscribers. Thanks for all your support! Just Click on the Red “V” when...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 30, 2017 |
Illegal movie sharing on the internet through torrents, streaming and facebook posting!
Introduction
This blog is a public notice and warning to be careful before sharing books, movies, software, and other digital content online. While it may seem like a totally innocent act, as this blog no...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 30, 2017 |
Software Audit Essentials – Insurance Coverage
Introduction
When companies get a notice of audit from software companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, CNC, or Vero software, or from trade organizations and compliance groups such as “software compliance group” or “business software alliance” ...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 25, 2017 |
California Right of Publicity Essentials – “Post Mortem” rights to name, image and likeness under ROP and Federal Lahnam Act.
Introduction
Does California have a post-mortem right of publicity? The short answer is YES!!! This blog will talk about it and how it works. There's an old saying ...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 20, 2017 |
Vero Software Letters – Notice of Infringement Explained
Introduction
When you get the “love letter” from Vero Software (this is our joking terminology for received a notice of copyright infringement by Vero or one of its “certified fraud examiners.” Generally, you are going to receive a...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 20, 2017 |
Unlawful use of copyrighted pictures, images, graphics, and logos on your website can lead to demand letters
Introduction
If you received a legal demand letter from Pixel IP law firm in Atlanta Georgia, this blog may be helpful to you. More and more companies are sending out legal demand let...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 15, 2017 |
Call us if you received a copyright infringement notice, cease and desist demand, takedown letter, federal lawsuit or subpoena.
Introduction
This blog discusses a new anti-piracy alliance that has formed by thirty of the leading entertainment companies to try to curb illegal download and d...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 14, 2017 |
First Amendment & Social Media Law Firm – Right of Publicity Defenses – News and Public Affairs!
Introduction
Before filing a lawsuit for misappropriation of identity (name, image and likeness) which can be a form of misappropriation as well as a form of invasion of privacy, it is important t...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 13, 2017 |
COPYRIGHT WATCHDOG [U.S. District Court – Western District of Texas (Austin) – CIVIL CASE #: 1:17-cv-00018-SS]
Introduction
Some of my software audit clients (BSA and Autodesk) ask me: “Does Autodesk ever file lawsuits for copyright infringement?” The straight answer is yes, they have. This...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 12, 2017 |
Copyright issues relating to use of social media network sites such as Twitter
Introduction
Twiter is a fun application for young and old alike. However, you can do some things on twitter that could get you into trouble. This blog talks about a few of those things.
Top 10 things you can do...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Jun 09, 2017 |
Copyright Infringement – Jewelry Designs [Dealing with Stella and Dot Demand Letters]
Introduction
Selling jewelry is a multi million if not billion dollar business. Men and women are purchasing jewelry at very high levels. Moreover, the business of jewelry is booming with many people starti...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Apr 12, 2017 |
Timble Software License Compliance overview. Products may include Tekla structures, structural designer, BIMsight, Tedds, Field 3D.
Introduction
Have you received a legal demand letter from Trimble / Tekla software based in Finland? This company produces modeling software for the infrastruct...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Apr 12, 2017 |
Autodesk lawsuits – Case brief (selling unauthorized software on ebay or Craigslist can lead to legal problems)
Introduction
This blog discusses the case of Autodesk, Inc. v. Flores, No. 10-CV-01917-LHK, 2011 WL 337836 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 31, 2011). Thing is case deals with alleged copyright inf...