Copyright infringement claim from Rights Control - Science photo library

[Pemlee]

Hi can you update us how this was resolved ? I’m
in exact this situation. Thanks

[Yino74]

Hi,

I am facing the same issue. wondering if you will be able to share the general wording that you wrote back to them with the offer?

Many thanks
I.G

[Krendler]

Firstly THANK YOU to everyone who has given advice.

I had the same letter for a single photo from science images, the letter (demand) said its market value was £175, total bill was £3000+ (a clear scare tactic) I removed the image immediately.

I registered with the site, located the photo and called my new 'account manager' for a price. The quote was actually more expensive than the demand, £173 for a year or £240 to use forever. I used the above advice, offered them 175 for the image and 75 for admin goodwill etc... Within 5 minutes it has been accepted and new invoice sent. Yes it's not cheap but it's over now. £250 wasted... But lesson learned

Thank you to all, without this advice I would have ignored the letter and likely had a larger bill after summary judgement. This company isn't stupid, they have the evidence to win the civil judgement but the scare tactics are immoral.

Thanks again