New York is seeing a staggering number of copyright cases in file, with Malibu Media recently filing 17 new cases and Strike 3 Holdings filing 56. Strike 3 Holdings owns the rights to Vixen, Tushy, and Blacked, while Malibu Media owns the rights to X-Art. These two Plaintiffs are known for mass filing copyright cases against anonymous internet subscribers, identified only as an IP address. They claim their investigators have identified scores of internet subscribers as downloading their content through BitTorrent networks. They then subpoena the internet service provider (ISP) to discover the identity of the internet subscriber, despite knowing that many times the subscriber is not the infringer.
Most people find out about the lawsuit after receiving a notice from their ISP (such as Comcast, Verizon, Optimum Online, Time Warner, RCN, Spectrum, etc.) that states the subscriber must file a Motion to Quash in court in order to prevent the ISP from disclosing their identity. These cases are complex, since the subpoena is between the ISP and the Plaintiff, making the subscriber a third party.
If the subscriber would like to remain anonymous, it is important to secure effective representation as quickly as possible. Without action, the Plaintiff will amend the complaint to name the subscriber and then formally serve the complaint on the subscriber. Once the complaint is served, the defendant must act quickly to avoid a default judgement, with $1,000s in damages per alleged infringement.
These notices are serious. However, there are a variety of options for defense.
For more information on what these lawsuits mean for internet subscribers, please check out our FAQ section.
If you have received a notice in one of these cases, please don’t hesitate to call me immediately at 888.801.8681. If calling after-hours, please leave a message with your name, number, and case number; I do return calls after-hours.
I have years of experience defending file-sharing lawsuits and can help you achieve the best outcome possible. I have defeated several copyright plaintiffs in lawsuits around the U.S.; I also fought Malibu Media in their first trial. I’ve represented over 600 defendants in both settling and litigating file-sharing lawsuits. I’ve written a subpoena defense guide for your information, as well.
I look forward to speaking with you and helping you put this matter behind you. Please don’t hesitate to call. 888.801.8681.
Yours,
Leonard French
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- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02375 filed 2019-03-17
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02376 filed 2019-03-17
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02377 filed 2019-03-17
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02378 filed 2019-03-17
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02379 filed 2019-03-17
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02380 filed 2019-03-17
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-03306 filed 2019-04-13
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-03307 filed 2019-04-13
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01375 filed 2019-03-10
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01376 filed 2019-03-10
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01377 filed 2019-03-10
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01378 filed 2019-03-10
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-02153 filed 2019-04-12
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-02154 filed 2019-04-12
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 9:19-cv-01377 filed 2019-03-10
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 9:19-cv-02153 filed 2019-04-12
- Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe case 9:19-cv-02154 filed 2019-04-12
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[su_spoiler title=”The 56 new Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits in New York are:” style=”modern-orange”][su_list icon=”icon: legal”]
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-00337 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. DOE case 1:19-cv-00345 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-00362 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-00363 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02547 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02549 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02550 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02551 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02552 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02553 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02554 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02612 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02613 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02614 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02615 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02616 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02617 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02618 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 1:19-cv-02619 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01462 filed 2019-03-13
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01463 filed 2019-03-13
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01464 filed 2019-03-13
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01826 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01827 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01829 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01830 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01831 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01832 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01835 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01836 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01837 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 2:19-cv-01838 filed 2019-03-29
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 3:19-cv-00334 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. DOE case 3:19-cv-00335 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 3:19-cv-00338 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 3:19-cv-00346 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 6:19-cv-06201 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 6:19-cv-06202 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 6:19-cv-06235 filed 2019-03-30
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 6:19-cv-06236 filed 2019-03-30
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 6:19-cv-06237 filed 2019-03-30
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 6:19-cv-06238 filed 2019-03-30
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 6:19-cv-06239 filed 2019-03-30
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 6:19-cv-06240 filed 2019-03-30
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02555 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02556 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02557 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02558 filed 2019-03-21
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02620 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02621 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02622 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02623 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 7:19-cv-02624 filed 2019-03-23
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Doe case 8:19-cv-00344 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe case 3:19-cv-00336 filed 2019-03-18
- Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. JOHN DOE case 3:19-cv-00343 filed 2019-03-18
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