Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia

Violation of Copyright

I am a new business owner trying to grow my business. I sent approx. 800 ecards to fellow Alumni informing them about my business and asking for referrals. I rec'd a certified letter from the CD creator stating I'm in direct violation of their copyright and subject to civil suit in fed and/or state court.

I sent 1 email, not multiple emails. I don't know what I did wrong because I receive info in the US mail and emails regularly asking for business. I did not know I was breaking the law. Can you please shed some light on what I did wrong? Thanks


Asked on 8/04/07, 2:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Violation of Copyright

A civil suit is not the same as breaking the law in a criminal sense. So, the CD creator could only sue you for the damages. I would recommend that you have a local attorney to review the letter and the user agreement.

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Answered on 8/06/07, 8:01 am


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