ME2 Productions Lawsuits: Hundreds Sued in Utah Over Movie Downloads – Antonelli Law Defense & Information
Have you received a letter, summons, or subpoena from Salt Lake City law firm Kirton McConkie (now Duren IP) attorney Todd Zenger about the ME2 Productions, Inc. lawsuit? If so, you may have questions regarding your legal options about defending yourself, settlement, and something called “Waiver of Service of Summons”
What is Happening To Utah Internet Users by ME2 Productions?
Many people are being targeted in movie download copyright infringement lawsuits by ME2 Productions, Inc. It usually starts with a letter from your internet company and may be followed by another letter from the movie company’s lawyer, Kirton McConkie (now Duren IP) attorney Todd Zenger of Salt Lake. This all relates to allegations that someone used your internet account to illegally download the movie “Mechanic Resurrection”.
What Are These Lawsuits About?
ME2 Productions Inc. , the copyright holder of the movie “Mechanic: Resurrection” starring Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, and Tommy Lee Jones has begun suing internet subscribers in Utah federal court alleging they illegally downloaded the movie for free. The movie’s plot includes rescuing Jessica Alba’s character who is kidnapped.
ME2 Productions Inc. accuses defendants of copyright infringement by using software such as BitTorrent and the internet to obtain the film “Mechanic: Resurrection” without paying the appropriate license fee.
Critics of these lawsuits say its about the movie company generating more revenue. The movie company says it is filing these lawsuits to stop piracy of its intellectual property.
What Are Movie Downloading Cases in General About? What Are “Copyright Troll” Lawsuits?
If you want to read more, consider reading the article I wrote about “copyright troll” litigation which was published by the Illinois State Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section:
How Can Antonelli Law Help Me?
We’re the nation’s most experienced BT copyright defense firm. Antonelli Law will help you decide what to do about ME2 Productions letters, subpoenas, and summons. We have helped many people across the country (nearly 2,000) accused of downloading movies over the internet in these type of lawsuits.
We will give you an Individualized, No Pressure, Professional Consultation – For Free.
- Learn about what the notice means.
- Ask every question that concerns you.
- Learn the facts and decide if you want to settle the lawsuit anonymously, wait to see if nothing happens, or plan to fight back.
- File a motion to quash? We’ll help you to decide.
- Have us negotiate a settlement for you, including a proper settlement agreement that is in your interest, and a dismissal order entered by the federal court to protect you and which you keep for your records.
How Can Antonelli Law Help Me?
Antonelli Law will help you decide what to do about the ME2 Productions Inc. letters, subpoenas, and summons. We have helped many people accused of downloading movies over the internet in these type of lawsuits.
- Learn about what the notice means.
- Ask every question that concerns you.
- Learn the facts and decide if you want to settle the lawsuit anonymously, wait to see if nothing happens, or plan to fight back.
- File a motion to quash? We’ll help you to decide.
- Have us negotiate a settlement for you, including a proper settlement agreement that is in your interest, and a dismissal order entered by the federal court to protect you and which you keep for your records.
Remember, don’t panic. Learn the facts and your legal options by speaking for free to an Antonelli Law attorney confidentially nationwide at 312-201-8310 or use the contact form below.
Our clients say Antonelli Law is very good at:
- Reducing your anxiety about the problem
- Giving clear information to help you decide what to do
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We understand the shock you may be feeling from receiving a notice of this action, and have the experience to help you deal with this in the best way possible for you: anonymous settlement, or prepare to fight back.
Our Utah attorney is Byron Ames.
Attorney Jefferey Antonelli
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If you want to talk for free with a defense lawyer right away, use our contact form above or call us at 312-201-8310 nationwide. We’re the nation’s most experienced BT copyright defense firm. Or scroll down to continue learning more about these lawsuits.
Attorneys: Don’t risk malpractice in a copyright lawsuit if you don’t do this type of work regularly – the loser pays statutory and attorneys fees. We accept attorney referrals and are very experienced in this specialized litigation.
Can I File a Motion to Quash the ISP Subpoena?
Yes, if it is not after the deadline to do so stated in your notice form your internet service provider. If the deadline has not passed, we would need to discuss with you the relative strengths and weaknesses of doing so. Click this link to our law firm webpage on Motions to Quash a Subpoena.
Don’t Sign a Waiver of Service of Summons Form Before Speaking with an Attorney
As defense attorneys, we are concerned that people who receive 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 federal copyright lawsuits before you sign a Waiver of Service of Summons form. For an FAQ on movie download lawsuits click here.
ME2 Productions in other States
Looking for information on a ME2 Productions lawsuit in another state? Click on the state you are interested in:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Nevada
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Virginia
Like other BitTorrent peer-to-peer file-sharing cases,
ME2 Productions Inc. accuses defendants of copyright infringement by using software and the internet to obtain the film “Mechanic: Resurrection” without paying the appropriate license fee. There will likely be more lawsuits filed by ME2 Productions Inc.
If your internet address (“IP address”) is involved, your first notice of the lawsuit will probably be a letter from COX Communications internet and a copy of a subpoena from ME2 Productions Inc. Scroll down for additional information about these lawsuits.
Received a Subpoena from Your Internet Company? The best thing to do is to talk with an experienced lawyer.
Antonelli Law has helped nearly 2,000 clients targeted in internet movie download lawsuits across the country, from Hawaii to New York and many states in between. We can do this because the lawsuits are in federal court, where all filings are done electronically. See our local counsel attorney information below.
Contact us and let our experience help you make the right legal decision for you. Call us nationwide at 312-201-8310 for a free lawyer consultation. We will help you decide what to do about the ME2 Productions Inc. subpoenas or summons.
- Learn about what the notice means.
- Ask every question that concerns you.
- Learn the facts and decide if you want to settle the lawsuit anonymously, wait to see if nothing happens, or plan to fight back.
- File a motion to quash? We’ll help you to decide.
Remember, don’t panic. Learn the facts and your legal options by speaking for free to an Antonelli Law attorney confidentially at 312-201-8310 or use the contact form below.
The lawsuits are:
Utah:
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-24 2:17-cv-00662
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-26 2:17-cv-00663
- ME2 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-24 2:17-cv-00664
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-14 2:2017-cv-00225
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-22 2:2017-cv-00200
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-26 2:2017-cv-00199
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-23 2:2017-cv-00198
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-27 2:2017-cv-00191
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-29 2:2017-cv-00190
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-22 2:2017-cv-00189
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-23 2:2017-cv-00178
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 2:2017-cv-00179
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-26 2:2017-cv-00168
- ME2 Productions v Does 1-25 2:2017-cv-00169
- ME2 Productions Does 1- 23 2:2017-cv-00157
- ME2 Productions Does 1-25 2:2017-cv-00158
We understand the shock you may be feeling from receiving a notice of this action, and have the experience to help you deal with this in the best way possible for you: anonymous settlement, or prepare to fight back.
Attorneys: Don’t risk malpractice in a copyright lawsuit if you don’t do this type of work regularly – the loser pays statutory and attorneys fees. We accept attorney referrals and are very experienced in this specialized litigation.
What Are the Steps in a ME2 Productions Inc. Lawsuit?
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 ME2 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 an ISP letter or email informing you a subpoena was received to reveal your identity for a copyright infringement lawsuit. You have the right to file something called a motion to quash the subpoena, although the risks and benefits of filing one should be discussed with a qualified attorney.
More Information About Antonelli Law’s Nationwide Defense Practice
Antonelli Law defense attorneys and local counsel are admitted to the district courts wherever ME2 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 defend you and also help protect your anonymity in a ME2 Productions Inc. lawsuit if circumstances allow.
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