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Strike 3 Holdings File 14 More Cases in Michigan

Reddit user /u/beardfearer may fear beards, but not copyright noticesIt may be a new year, but Strike 3 Holdings is continuing its old tactics. On January 19 and 21st, Strike 3 Holdings filed 14 new BitTorrent copyright cases in Michigan. Last year, Strike 3 Holdings filed more than 100 complaints in Michigan alone, with the majority of complaints being filed between September and December.

Each complaint is nearly identical and alleges that an IP address was recorded downloading and sharing Strike 3 Holdings’ copyrighted adult films through BitTorrent networks. Its films are marketed under the Tushy, Vixen, Blacked, and Blacked Raw brands.

This Plaintiff sues each unnamed internet subscriber as a “John Doe”, identified only through an IP address. They then ask the court’s permission to subpoena the internet service provider (ISP) and compel it to reveal the subscriber’s identity. Strike 3 Holdings uses the identity to serve the Defendant with a summons that must be answered in court or the Defendant could face a default judgement against them.

Often, a defendant first discovers the lawsuit when they receive a letter from their ISP notifying them of the subpoena and the possibility to file a Motion to Quash. A Motion to Quash is a formal request to the courts to stop (or “quash”) the subpoena. Motions to Quash are complex in these cases as the subpoena is between the Plaintiff and the ISP, meaning the subscriber is a third party to the subpoena. If a subscriber wishes to remain anonymous, it is important to secure representation without delay. This provides more options to protect your identity and fight the allegations.

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Strike 3 Holdings Starts the New Year with 15 New Cases in New York

Reddit user /u/beardfearer may fear beards, but not copyright noticesStrike 3 Holdings started the New Year by filing 15 new BitTorrent-based copyright cases in New York. Each complaint is nearly identical and alleges that an overseas investigator recorded the IP address downloading and sharing Strike 3 Holdings’ adult films through BitTorrent networks. Its films are marketed under the Tushy, Vixen, Blacked, and Blacked Raw brands.

Strike 3 Holdings sues each unnamed internet subscriber as a “John Doe”, identified only through an IP address. It then requests a subpoena to the subscriber’s internet service provider (ISP) compelling them to reveal the account holder’s identity. Once identified, Strike 3 Holdings serves the Defendant with a summons that must be answered in court or the Defendant could face a default judgement against them.

Often, a defendant first discovers the lawsuit when they receive a letter from their ISP notifying them of the subpoena and the possibility to file a Motion to Quash. A Motion to Quash is a request to the courts to stop (or “quash”) the subpoena. Motions to Quash are complex in these cases as the subpoena is between the Plaintiff and the ISP, therefore the subscriber is a third party. If a subscriber wishes to remain anonymous, it is important to secure representation early. This can provide for more options to protect your identity and fight the allegations.

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Strike 3 Holdings Files 133 new cases in California

Reddit user /u/beardfearer may fear beards, but not copyright noticesStrike 3 Holdings was active over the holiday season, filing 133 new copyright infringement lawsuits in California. This represents approximately 2 lawsuits every day. Although each lawsuit is against a different internet subscriber, the allegations are nearly identical in each case. The Plaintiff alleges an IP address was used to download and share the Plaintiff’s adult films (marketed under the Tushy, Vixen, Blacked, and Blacked Raw brands) through BitTorrent networks.

They then sue each unnamed internet subscriber as a “John Doe”, identified only through an IP address. They then request the courts to grant a subpoena to the subscriber’s internet service provider (ISP) so they can learn the user’s identity. Once identified, they serve the Defendant with a summons that must be answered in court or the Defendant could face a default judgement against them.

Often, a defendant first discovers the lawsuit when they receive a letter from their ISP notifying them of the subpoena and the possibility to file a motion to quash. It is important to begin an effective defense at this stage. Securing representation early can provide you with more options to protect your identity and fight the allegations.

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