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I got this from my school’s internet security unit, which they forwarded to me:
You are being contacted on behalf of NBC Universal and its affiliates (“NBC Universal”) because your Internet account was identified as having been used recently to illegally copy and/or distribute the copyrighted NBC Universal motion picture(s) and/or television show(s) listed at the bottom of this letter. This notice provides you with the information you need in order to take immediate action that can prevent serious legal and other consequences. These actions include:
1. Stop downloading or uploading any motion pictures or TV shows owned or distributed by NBC Universal and/or its affiliates without authorization; and
2. Permanently delete from your computer(s) all unauthorized copies you may have already made of such films and/or TV shows.
The illegal downloading and distribution of copyrighted works are serious offenses that carry the risk of substantial monetary damages and, in some cases, criminal prosecution.
Copyright infringement also undoubtedly violates your school’s policies governing acceptable use of campus network resources and could lead to serious disciplinary action.
A motion picture industry website, www.respectcopyrights.org, offers step-by-step instructions to ensure that your Internet account is not being used to violate the copyright laws. The site also can point you to an array of legal choices for enjoying movies and TV shows online. You can also learn there how movie theft damages our economy and costs thousands of Americans their jobs, thereby reducing employment opportunities for new graduates.
If, after visiting www.respectcopyrights.org you still have questions, or if you believe you have received this notice in error, you may contact NBC Universal by email at antipiracy@nbcuni.com or by calling (818) 777-4876. Please cite the Reference ID noted at the top of this letter in the subject line of your email or in any voicemail you may leave. You should take immediate action to prevent your Internet account from being used for illegal activities. Today, there are many ways to enjoy movies and TV programs legally.
This letter is not a complete statement of NBC Universal’s rights in connection with this matter, and nothing contained herein constitutes an express or implied waiver of any rights, remedies or defense, all of which are expressly reserved.
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I’ve been using utorrent under the advice of a friend, and didn’t exactly realize how serious it was. I deleted the files and program. So….does this mean that I am getting in legal trouble? Or is this more like a “don’t do it again and we won’t punish you” type of thing?
Thanks!

I bought a business just recently, and another person who used to be affiliated with my business decided to start there own exact same one, except they left out one letter… ex.
George’s Online Store(s)
George’s Online Store( )
This person made there own business using all my copyrighted info which i purchased the rights to because the previous owner ran the business poorly.
I purchased it, put a lot of money into it and now im finding out that their using it. Only thing is, I am just filing for a trademark now, but my business has been running since 1990, this other person just started theirs.
I understand I probably have to wait for it to be approved, but is their anything I can do in the mean time. This person is ridiculous, who would be that stupid when they could get sued?!

Got a letter from Affiliates S.M.U,Grove,Marieta,Reynolds saying we won 2,995.00 in a lottery from there,wanting to know is this a spam? Or is it real?

I run a website that provides profiles and contact information about certain businesses which rely on hiring contractors. I basically help people get in contact with these businesses to get hired. So, I got a Cease and desist letter from one of the companies (not a court order, basically a warning) and I’m wondering if I’m really doing anything wrong and should respond. They claim I am advertising their business (which who the hell turns down free advertising?!) in ways that they do not approve. I do have a disclaimer on my site which states that I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned on the site. Isn’t that enough in my defense?

I have already submitted an application, and just got a letter in the mail today with the brochere and a personal information release form for them to conduct a records search on me. Can someone tell me what exactly will be searched, and if they can get information on all reports that have my name on them? I know my crimminal record check has come back clean with no offences listed on it, as I got one done for employment purposes about a month ago. I’m just wondering if that’s all that will be searched, and what CPIC, CNI, NICHE, ARCHIVED, and MTO all are, as they are in a chart on my personal release form to be checked off as negative (clean).