Cook Productions Sues Hawaiian Telecom Subscribers for “Mr Church” Movie Downloads

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Cook Productions Inc.  is accusing Hawaiian Telecom internet subscribers of copyright infringement for downloading the film “Mr. Church” without paying the license fee. The movie stars Eddie Murphy and Britt Robertson. The movie company has already filed lawsuits against hundreds of people in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Oregon.

It should be noted that paying the bill for an internet account that is assigned an IP address that may be involved with an illegal movie download does NOT make that internet subscriber guilty of any wrongdoing.

In fact, federal judge Richard L. Puglisi of the District of Hawaii expressly stated the following in this Order  granting Cook Productions the right to issue a subpoena to Hawaiian Telecom for Cook Productions in January 2017:

“Although the information requested by Plaintiff may identify the subscriber associated with each IP address, that information will not necessarily reveal the person that allegedly infringed Plaintiff’s work.”

 “it is no more likely that the subscriber to an IP address    carried out a particular computer function . . . than to say an individual who pays the telephone bill made a specific telephone call.”  In re BitTorrent Adult Film Copyright Infringement Cases, 296 F.R.D. 80, 84 (E.D.N.Y. 2012).

Don’t Sign a Waiver of Service of Summons Form Before Speaking with an Attorney

As defense attorneys, we are concerned that people receiving a Waiver of Service of Summons form in the mail from the movie company’s lawyer will lead to an unfair default judgment against them. Please speak with an attorney experienced in movie download copyright lawsuits.

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Received a Subpoena from Cook Productions from your internet company? Read On.

Antonelli Law’s BT copyright defense attorneys are Jeffrey Antonelli, Melissa Brabender, and Amelia Niemi.  Call us nationwide at 312-201-8310 for a free lawyer consultation or to obtain our help.

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Attorney Jefferey Antonelli
Melissa Brabender
Attorney Melissa Brabender
Attorney Amelia Niemi
Attorney Amelia Niemi

Cook Productions Inc. is suing many people around the country. Initially, every person targeted is sued in the name of their IP address, and soon after their internet company will send them letters informing them of the lawsuit and a copy of the Cook Productions Inc subpoena.

There are Numerous Cook Productions Inc Lawsuits.

These lawsuits were filed by Cook Productions LLC in the District of Hawaii federal court:

  • Cook Productions, LLC v Does 1-15 1:2017-cv-00034
  • Cook Productions, LLC v Does 1- 4  1:2016-cv-00639
  • Cook Productions, LLC v Does 1- 5  1:2016-cv-00638
  • Cook Productions, LLC v Does 1- 8  1:2016-cv-00637

Looking for information on a Cook Productions lawsuit in another state? Click on the state you are interested in. Antonelli Law represents people nationwide in these federal copyright lawsuits with the help of local counsel in many states:

Each lawsuit is filed in federal court and must request permission to find out the real names of internet users associated with the IP addresses suspected of downloading the movie.

Most people find out they are involved in the lawsuit when they receive a letter from their internet company (ISP) such as Hawaiian Telecom, Comcast, COX, Comcast, or Verizon informing them of the copyright infringement allegations. A copy of the Cook Productions Inc. subpoena issued against the internet company to reveal your name will be enclosed.

If you received a Cook Productions Inc. Subpoena or were served a Summons in a Cook Productions Inc. lawsuit, call Antonelli Law nationwide at 312-201-8310 or use the contact form above.  We will explain what a motion to quash the subpoena is about and what your options are. If you are the account holder for your internet account, your name is linked to an IP address which can be seen and tracked on the internet.

Attorney Jeffrey Antonelli Has Been Interviewed By the Media Many Times – And For Good Reason

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Attorney Jeffrey Antonelli has been interviewed by the media many times, including the longstanding lawyer’s publication Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. We not only want to do a great job representing our clients, we also want to do the right thing.  Click here for one such article on  attorney Jeffrey Antonelli.

Attorney Jeffrey Antonelli is admitted to the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois, a credential few if any other lawyers looking to represent people accused by Cook Productions, Inc. have.

Antonelli Law has helped nearly 2,000 clients nationwide facing internet downloading lawsuits from Hawaii to New York and many states in between. We can even help you settle the lawsuit anonymously when you receive the ISP letter, if that is the best option for you.

Antonelli Law is the most experienced BT copyright defense law firm in the country.

The best thing to do is to talk with an experienced lawyer.

  • Learn about what the notice means.
  • Do you want to quickly and anonymously make this go away by resolving the lawsuit by settling?
  • Or do you want to prepare to fight the lawsuit?
  • Should you file a motion to quash the subpoena
  • Ask every question that concerns you.

This is what clients say Antonelli Law is very good at:

  • Reducing your anxiety about the problem
  • Giving clear information to help you decide what to do
  • Responsive and accessible via phone and email
  • Tenacious and effective lawyers in lawsuit litigation

Call us for a free consultation at 312-201-8310 nationwide or use the contact form above.

Attorneys: Don’t risk malpractice in a copyright lawsuit where the  loser pays statutory and attorneys fees. We accept attorney referrals and are very experienced in this specialized litigation.

There are numerous Cook Productions Inc. lawsuits. We Can Help You. Antonelli Law is the most experienced BT copyright defense firm in the country and represents clients nationwide.

Each lawsuit is filed in federal court and requests permission to find out the real names of internet users associated with IP addresses suspected of being part of the movie downloading. This is done by sending a subpoena to the internet company (ISP).

Most people find out they are involved in the lawsuit when they receive a letter from their internet company (ISP) such as Comcast, COX, Comcast, or Verizon informing them of the copyright infringement allegations. A copy of a Cook Productions Inc. subpoena will probably be enclosed.

If you are the account holder for an internet service provider (ISP), your name is linked to an IP address. If you receive a Comcast Cable or other ISP letter informing you a subpoena was received to reveal your identity for a copyright infringement lawsuit, call Antonelli Law nationwide about your options including a motion to quash the subpoena at 312-201-8310.

Cook Productions Inc. subpoenas and summons can be scary or inconvenient, but we can help you manage the risk and the hassle.

Antonelli Law defense attorneys and local counsel are admitted to the district courts wherever Cook Productions Inc. lawsuits are filed from coast to coast. We are able to represent you in your federal case without being more expensive or more difficult to hire than hiring a local law firm in part because federal courts require attorneys to file their papers electronically, and often conduct hearings by telephone. This makes frequent trips to the courthouse unnecessary.

We can also defend you and help protect your anonymity in a Cook Productions Inc. lawsuit if circumstances allow.

Call us for a free consultation nationwide at 312-201-8310

Some of our attorneys are listed below. We represent clients in Hawaii, California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Louisiana,Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.

Who Are Our Local Counsel?

Mark Del Bianco  Jurisdictions: Maryland, Washington DC

Attorney Mark Del Bianco is Antonelli Law's local counsel for Maryland and Washington DC
Attorney Mark Del Bianco is Antonelli Law’s Maryland local counsel for Maryland and Washington DC

Leslie Farber  Jurisdictions: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Leslie Farber - New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Leslie Farber – New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Peter Glazer  Jurisdiction: Virginia

Virginia copyright defense attorney Peter Glazer
Virginia copyright defense attorney Peter Glazer

Byron L. Ames  Jurisdictions: Nevada & Utah

Byron L Ames Nevada & Utah local counsel BitTorrent Copyright Defense for Antonelli Law
Byron L Ames Nevada & Utah local counsel BitTorrent Copyright Defense for Antonelli Law

Tristan C. Robinson Jurisdiction: Texas

Southern District of Texas

Jeffrey Antonelli  Jurisdictions: Illinois, Indiana, Colorado, Michigan, Wisconsin, and others through pro hac vice

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Jeffrey-Antonelli

 

Cook Productions LLC is represented in Hawaii by Kerry S. Culpepper, Kailua-Kona

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