SHOULD I PAY? RIGHTSCORP (AND THEIR RIAA COUNTERPART) ARE WELL-FUNDED OPPONENTS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. CONSIDERING THAT THEIR SETTLEMENT ASKING PRICE IS SO SMALL ($20-$75) [WHEREAS OTHER COPYRIGHT ENFORCEMENT COMPANIES ASK FOR $300-$400 FOR A SIMILAR DMCA NOTICE SETTLEMENT], THE ANSWER IS YES, BUT DO NOT SETTLE ON YOUR OWN.
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WHAT IF I ALREADY RECEIVED A RIGHTSCORP DMCA SETTLEMENT NOTICE AND IT EXPIRED?
The copyright holders are given a 3-year statute of limitations to sue individuals for copyright infringement. I understand that there is a short window (e.g., 30 days) where Rightscorp will allow you to settle before taking down the ability to settle. However, unlike the other copyright enforcement outfits, Rightscorp does not send a second letter from their lawyers indicating that “because you did not settle, now we want more money.” That second-tier settlement system appears not yet to be in place.
What is a Rightscorp DMCA settlement notice?
Rightscorp DMCA settlement demand notices differs from most of the other DMCA notices which are regularly sent to internet users informing them that their IP address was monitored downloading so-and-so movie, that the download was unlawful, and to delete all copies of that movie from the downloader’s computers.
What is the relationship between Rightscorp and the RIAA?
The RIAA appears to be behind the Rightscorp company, and while Rightscorp’s financials used to be compared to a “sinking ship” over the years, I understand this has changed and they are on solid financial footing (my best guess is that they have received a recent ‘cash infusion’ from investors who have saved the company from sinking).
WHAT ARE THE MUSIC TITLES FOR WHICH RIGHTSCORP HAS LICENSED TO SUE?
RIGHTSCORP’s list of known music albums are far too many to list here, however, they comprise the artists under the BMG and SONY music labels.
What is the motive of Rightscorp DMCA settlement?
With Rightscorp DMCA settlement demand notices, the motive is deterrence (to stop the habit of downloading), and profit. Most likely, since the Rightscorp DMCA settlement amounts are so low ($20-$75/song, as opposed to CEG-TEK’s $300-$400/movie) the relationship between Rightscorp and the ISPs is first3) a relationship of holding hands (with the implied threat of a lawsuit if the ISPs do not comply with their requests).
What companies does Rightscorp work with?
RIGHTSCORP clients comprise various music companies, including BMG, and SONY. (I keep hearing that Rightscorp’s clients also include big TV companies such as Warner Brothers as well).
How long does it take to sue for copyright infringement?
The copyright holders are given a 3-year statute of limitations to sue individuals for copyright infringement. I understand that there is a short window (e.g., 30 days) where Rightscorp will allow you to settle before taking down the ability to settle. However, unlike the other copyright enforcement outfits, Rightscorp does not send a second letter from their lawyers indicating that “because you did not settle, now we want more money.” That second-tier settlement system appears not yet to be in place.