We know it can be frustrating and scary. But you don’t have to go it alone.
A lot of the time, they are complaining about fair use — a non-infringing way you can use copyrighted materials. They may also complain about unregistered US works — even though no suit can be filed until after the work has been registered.
If you have a lawyer, great. Have them review the links about Higbee and search for articles about Higbee.
The most important thing is that your lawyer provides you with a realistic picture of what the risk is. As long as your lawyer knows copyright law, call them. Seriously. We’re here for you, but if you already have a lawyer, call them.
If you don’t have a lawyer and need one, we’ve got your back. We’re DeepLaw.
NOTE: We are not associated with Higbee & Associates. This site provides information to people responding to a demand letter from Higbee & Associates.
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While Higbee has been at the vanguard of sending out demand letters to small mom-and-pop operations and individuals, they’re not alone. Here are some links to similar operations.
Attorneys Gary Shuster (read his personal thoughts on this here) and Cameron Powell are responsible for this content.