Vondran Legal® - Copyright Defense Services - Claims of illegal video footage.  We handle cease and desist response letters, arbitration, mediation, and litigation of copyright claims.  Over 500 federal court appearances.  Call us at (877) 276-5084.

Introduction

The world of pirating video footage seems to grow each day.  Our firm represents many major YouTubers and their channels, and sometimes this means responding to DMCA copyright strikes, filing counter-notifications, or engaging in federal court litigation.  Their are many companies out there who seek to enforce IP legal rights, a few such companies include:

• Launchpad Entertainment
• Viral DRM
• Viral Hog
• Jukin Media
• Collab DRM

When these companies, and others, find unlicensed use of their content, they can reach out by letter or email to seek redress.  This is where our IP defense law firm comes in.  We have handled hundreds, if not a 1,000 or more such disputes usually focusing on copyright claims, and sometimes trademarks.  These companies may be seeking compensation for past usage (retroactive damages) and may offer going-forward deals as part of a settlement process.

What to do when you receive the "love letter"

The first thing to do when you receive a demand letter is to NOT immediately reach out to them or their representatives to protest your case.  The first step is to call legal counsel.  I am not trying to force you into retaining a law firm, but I have seen some real damage done by business or channel owners reaching out, admitting fault and liability, and potentially getting into a heated debate over settlement fees.  This is NOT the way to handle your case.  You may also want to consider immediately taking down the content at issue, accused of being pirated, unless you believe you have a strong case for a defense, such as (a) you have a paid license, (b) the content is in the public domain, or (c) you have a fair use right under 17 U.S.C. 107 (watch my video here).

Contact Vondran Legal® IP Defense Team

For more information, contact a copyright lawyer at (877) 276-5084 or fill out our contact form to the right.  In this niche area of intellectual property law, there is no substitute for experience.  We have helped many as our sterling customer reviews evidence.