From ebcc330f8f59d17b802100b011f4c4c38eb3c1c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hubot Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:20:36 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Process DMCA request --- 2015-09-21-Avid.md | 59 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 59 insertions(+) create mode 100644 2015-09-21-Avid.md diff --git a/2015-09-21-Avid.md b/2015-09-21-Avid.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0c64145a --- /dev/null +++ b/2015-09-21-Avid.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +To Whom It May Concern: + +Our firm represents Avid Life Media, Inc. and its related entities +(collectively, "ALM") with respect to intellectual property and other +matters. + +This letter is to notify GitHub, Inc. and all related entities thereto +("GitHub") that the content hosted at +https://github.com/johnSD/AshleyMadison (IP Address: [PRIVATE]) +infringes the intellectual property rights of ALM. Specifically, the +infringing files contain exact identical copies of ALM's copyrighted works, +namely, extensive reproductions of software source code. + +In order to expedite the removal of the infringing content, we are +submitting this Notice of Copyright Infringement and request that GitHub +expeditiously remove or disable access to the material hosted at + +https://github.com/johnSD/AshleyMadison (IP Address: [PRIVATE]), + +as +required under 17 U.S.C. ยง 512. I also hereby note I have read and +understand GitHub's Guide to Filing a DMCA Notice. + +Although our +investigation of this infringement is ongoing, the following sets forth the +statutorily required elements of our Notice of Copyright Infringement: + +(1) [PRIVATE], through the law firm of DLA Piper LLP (US), is +authorized to act on behalf of ALM as its legal counsel. ALM is the owner of +an exclusive right that is claimed to be infringed. The signature of [PRIVATE] is set forth below. + +(2) The copyrighted work that is being infringed is an extensive +amount of proprietary software source code owned by ALM. + +(3) The work located at https://github.com/johnSD/AshleyMadison (IP +Address: [PRIVATE]) is infringing on ALM's exclusive copyright rights +and should be removed or disabled. + +(4) Contact information: + +[PRIVATE] + +(5) ALM and [PRIVATE] have a good faith belief that use of the +material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright +owner, its agent, or the law. + +(6) The information in this Notice of Copyright Infringement is +accurate, and under penalty of perjury, [PRIVATE] is authorized to act on +behalf of ALM, the owner of an exclusive right that is being infringed. + +Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you require any +clarification of the above information in order to expeditiously remove or +disable access to the infringing content, please contact me right away. + +Best regards, + +[PRIVATE] + +DLA Piper LLP (US)