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    These are the current complaints against Getty Images that are on file with the Washington State Attorney General office. These are complaints about Getty’s Settlement Demand letters sent out over alleged copyright infringement and are done in such a way that many call it “Legalized Extortion” as Getty refuses to provide any proof whatsoever of their claim, give unrealistic and artificial deadlines for payment, make veiled threats of an eminent impending lawsuit all of which are designed to instill fear and panic making the letter recipient pay before they can do any research and find out what is going on.

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    These are the current complaints against Getty Images that are on file with the Washington State Attorney General office. These are complaints about Getty’s Settlement Demand letters sent out over alleged copyright infringement and are done in such a way that many call it “Legalized Extortion” as Getty refuses to provide any proof whatsoever of their claim, give unrealistic and artificial deadlines for payment, make veiled threats of an eminent impending lawsuit all of which are designed to instill fear and panic making the letter recipient pay before they can do any research and find out what is going on.

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    WA State AG Complaint - 24

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    These are the current complaints against Getty Images that are on file with the Washington State Attorney General office. These are complaints about Getty’s Settlement Demand letters sent out over alleged copyright infringement and are done in such a way that many call it “Legalized Extortion” as Getty refuses to provide any proof whatsoever of their claim, give unrealistic and artificial deadlines for payment, make veiled threats of an eminent impending lawsuit all of which are designed to instill fear and panic making the letter recipient pay before they can do any research and find out what is going on.

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    Catalyst Complaint Cover Page

    397887

    Complaint
    Number 397887 Date 11/16/2011 Status Assignee Actual Savings Amount Disputed Estimated Savings Closed Wu, Andrew F $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

    Location Seattle - Consumer Protection Division NAICS 541920-Photographic Services

    Complainant
    Name James Demetrious 3308 Aster Court Wilmington, NC 28409 Phone Day (910) 612-4768 Phone Evening Email (910) 612-4768 jdemetrdc@aol.com

    Respondent(s)
    Name Getty Images 605 5th Ave S Ste 400 Seattle, WA 98104 Contact Phone (206) 925-6753 Toll Free Email copyright.complian ce@gettyimages.co m

    Referral(s)
    Name Contact Phone Contact Phone Email

    Practice(s)
    Code 100 Practice Representation of Terms

    Activities
    Date Added 11/16/2011 11/16/2011 Activity Type Phone Call to Complainant Resolution-CLOSED INQUIRY/INFORMATION Activity

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    RK-00553 PRR-2012-00283

    Catalyst Report
    Complaint Description
    Description I have received a settlement demand letter from the Washington based company Getty Images. They have demanded payment for an image that was used on our web site without appropriate copyright licence. I would like to inquire if this is a legitimate company and lawful request. Please advise. Thank you, James Demetrious Expected resolution details: Forgive the fees for an image that did not have appropriate copyright information listed on it.

    RK-00554 PRR-2012-00283

    AndrewW2

    11/16/2011

    Called C and left a message. C had questions if this was an actually company and if he was on the hook for this or not. I indicated that the R is an actual company and that he would really need to consult with his private legal counsel regarding if he is on the hook for this or not. --AWu

    397887

    RK-00555 PRR-2012-00283

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