If you have received notice from your Internet service provider concerning a copyright infringement case filed against you by Countryman Nevada, LLC, you are not alone. Countryman Nevada, LLC has filed numerous John Doe copyright infringement lawsuits in the Western District of Michigan and the Northern District of Illinois over purported infringement of the movie “The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman.”
These cases take the standard form of Bittorrent copyright troll cases, namely, file a lawsuit, ask for expedited discovery, identify the individual downloader, and send a settlement demand. Revision Legal’s copyright infringement lawyers have extensive experience in defending against claims of copyright infringement, including in John Doe downloading cases. If you have been targeted by Countryman Nevada, LLC in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in the Western District of Michigan or the Northern District of Illinois, contact Revision Legal today for a free consultation at 855-473-8474.
The answer to this question is complex and nuanced. In the last decade or so, it has become fashionable to insist there is some stark dichotomy between what a trademark is and what a brand is. But the difference is not as stark as some marketers would like you to believe. The traditional definition of […]
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The Circle R and the TM symbols both relate to trademarks and both can be physically placed on products, packaging, advertising materials, websites, etc. The Circle R symbol is an “R” enclosed in a circle (®). While both are trademark-related symbols, there are different eligibility requirements for use, meanings, and implications. Here is a quick […]
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E-commerce businesses must comply with federal and State-level advertising laws and regulations. This is true of any business. But e-commerce businesses face special challenges because there is a whole array of potential methods of innocently, accidentally, or intentionally violating advertising laws. These include the potential to engage in false and deceptive advertising practices, such as […]
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