Law Offices of Ira M. Siegel
Intellectual Property Protection & Enforcement
Patent, Trademark And Copyright Law
888-406-1004
Intellectual Property Protection & Enforcement
Patent, Trademark And Copyright Law
888-406-1004
Frequently Asked Questions
About Copyright Infringement Letters From This Firm
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Who is the Law Offices of Ira M. Siegel? A: The Law Offices of Ira M. Siegel is a law firm providing intellectual property protection and enforcement services.
Why did I receive a letter? A: You received a letter because a copyright infringement involving your Internet account was detected relating to a copyright owned by one of our clients.
Has my privacy been violated? A: No. A copyright infringement was detected over the public Internet or a public Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network involving your Internet connection.
Will this go away if I just remove the file from my computer? A: No. In fact, removing the file associated with your case may be a breach of an obligation to preserve electronic evidence.
I found the item in question on the Internet and thought they were free or did not know they were copyright-protected? A: This does not absolve your liability.
I purchased a file-sharing program or subscription to a website, why did I receive a notice? A: The rights you purchased were likely only for the file-sharing software or subscription service itself, not the rights to upload, download or otherwise share copyright-protected materials. Please read the fine print and/or user agreement associated with the file-sharing program or subscription that you purchased. You might find a clause that places the liability on you as the end user and references the fact that uploading, downloading or otherwise sharing copyright-protected materials is illegal.
How do I know that the IP Address listed in the notice is mine and not a fake? A: The IP Address and associated account holder have been matched by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), a third-party organization that is not associated with us.
How do I make this go away? A: Paying the settlement fee will release you from liability.
Do I need to hire an attorney? A: The decision to hire an attorney is completely up to you. You may ask your own attorney to confirm or respond to answers to your questions.
Why are copyright lawsuits filed? A: Copyright owners normally file lawsuits to protect their rights.
Can I review the text of the liability release prior to settling? A: Yes, the text of liability release is available for review by clicking here.