New Yorkers Facing UN4 Productions Lawsuit for “Boyka: Undisputed” -Free Consultation With Antonelli Law Defense

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UN4 Productions Inc., the movie company behind the fighting film Boyka: Undisputed has begun filing federal copyright infringement lawsuits in New York as well as a number of states across the country (see below). The UN4 Productions Inc. lawsuits allege internet users illegally downloaded the movie for free.

For now, only internet users of  Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, and Altice f/k/a Cablevision d/b/a Optimum Online need be concerned.

Due to UN4 Productions Inc.’s affiliation with Millennium Films, we expect many more lawsuits to be filed. This was the case for other Millennium Films lawsuits including LHF Productions, Inc.’s “London Has Fallen”.

UN4 Productions Inc. Lawsuit Alleges Defendants Are Chronic Downloaders

According to a June 16th filing, UN4 Productions alleges that each of the 15 Defendants in the lawsuit are chronic illegal downloaders with a history of downloading over 500 other copyrighted movies altogether.

The Doe Defendants identified by Plaintiff in the Complaint are not sporadic, one-time users of the BitTorrent network, but rather are prolific, habitual users, many of whom continue to traffic in copyrighted content to this day.  Indeed, the IP addresses associated with the Doe Defendants in this case were not only observed repeatedly distributing the Subject Motion Picture using BitTorrent, but also confirmed as associated collectively with the distribution of over five-hundred (500) other copyrighted works.

(Emphasis added).

UN4 Productions Inc. cannot obtain any damages on behalf of any other copyright holder of those other movies allegedly downloaded.

The Lawsuits in the New York Are:

  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-15 1:17-cv-03621 ED.NY
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-17 1:17-cv-03699-LTS
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-14 1:17-cv-03278

Did You Receive a Letter from your ISP Notifying You of a Subpoena From UN4 Productions?

If you are reading this article, you were probably searching the internet for information because you received a letter from your ISP notifying you that a subpoena was received from UN4 Productions. We can help. The subpoena demands that the ISP reveal the internet account holder’s name and address to UN4 productions for purposes of the copyright infringement lawsuit.

The ISP notice will inform you that you have the legal right to file a motion to quash or vacate the subpoena to prevent your name and address from being revealed to movie company. Click here for information on filing a motion to quash the subpoena.

Want to Talk to Antonelli Law About These Questions Right Away? Start Here

If you want to talk for free with a defense lawyer right away about a UN4 Productions lawsuit, use our contact form below 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.

Attorney Leslie Farber is our local counsel for New York.

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Are Movie Download Lawsuits like the UN4 Productions Lawsuit Wrong?

It is undisputed that internet piracy is a large problem for copyright holders. However, innocent people are being targeted in free movie download lawsuits because the data can be wrong, and paying the internet bill does not mean you illegally downloaded the movie for free.

Does UN4 Productions Inc. Have Enough Data to Prove Its Claims?

In many free movie lawsuits, the movie company alleges that its agents obtained data from the alleged IP address of the defendant in what is called a BitTorrent “swarm” – which is one way people download large files.

How much data is enough for a legally sufficient lawsuit complaint?

In some cases, these lawsuits can be challenged because the Plaintiff must show:

  1. It has ownership of a valid copyright and
  2. The defendant violated the copyright owner’s exclusive rights under the Copyright Act.

In one case Antonelli Law defended (a different movie than the one here), on behalf of our client we contended that Plaintiff did not allege sufficient evidence to show that any of its copyrighted materials were violated. The movie company submitted a declaration of its agent (not the same as the company in this article) stating that “multiple bits were conveyed over [the] connection.” However, we argued, multiple “bits” of data do not translate to a viewable image close enough to approximate being substantially similar to the movie company’s copyrighted work.

As Law Professor Matthew Sag states in his recent article “Defense Against the Dark Arts of Copyright Trolling”:

“the isolated “bits” of the movie that [Plaintiff] supposedly received from the defendant’s IP address do not meet the standard for copyright infringement. In the cases that we have studied, the plaintiffs have offered declarations that defendant’s IP address was observed transmitting data with a certain hash value. That hash value, it is alleged, is the same as the hash value of a piece that the witness combined with other pieces to create a file identical to the copyright owner’s work… note that these declarations say nothing about the size or contents of the portions of the work actually downloaded from the defendant’s IP address. In essence, the plaintiff can only state truthfully that its software observed the defendant’s IP address transmitting a fraction of the work….”There is nothing in either declaration that would allow the court to conclude that the “bits” and “pieces” captured by [plaintiff’s experts’] technology as allegedly distributed from Doe’s IP address meet the standard of originality justifying a finding that they are protectable elements of the works.

So How Much Data Did UN4 Productions Allegedly Observe From Defendants?

In at least one UN4 Productions lawsuit, the movie company’s lawsuit Complaint states that “Each Defendant had copied a piece of the Plaintiff’s Work identified by the Unique Hash Number”.

Is this all the evidence that they have?

If so, are these allegations in the UN4 Productions lawsuit enough to withstand a motion to dismiss the Complaint under federal rule 12(b)(6)? A defendant will need to ask the judge to make that determination. It may cost more to do this than to settle, but this could be the right strategy for some who are targeted in UN4 Productions lawsuits.

Have You Received a Letter or Summons?

Have you received a letter, summons, or subpoena about the UN4 Productions, Inc. lawsuit? If so, you may have questions regarding your legal options about defending yourself.

After being targeted in a copyright infringement lawsuit by UN4 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. You could also receive something called a Waiver of Service of Summons.

What Are These Lawsuits About?

  • 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:

Torrent Wars

Copyright Trolls, Legitimate IP rights, and the Need for New Rules Vetting Evidence and to Amend the Copyright Act

by Jeffrey J. Antonelli

Can Antonelli Law Help Me?

Copyright infringement lawsuits are based in federal law, so we provide affordable, experienced legal help anywhere in the United States. We’re the nation’s most experienced BT copyright defense firm, helping nearly 2,000 people across the country accused of downloading movies over the internet in these type of lawsuits.  Antonelli Law will help you decide what to do about UN4 Productions letters, subpoenas, and summons.

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.

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.

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
  • Responsive and accessible via phone and email
  • Tenacious and effective lawyers in lawsuit litigation

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.

The lawsuits are premised on the US Copyright Act alleging copyright infringement through peer-to-peer file sharing.

The Lawsuits in the New York Are:

  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-15 1:17-cv-04817
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-15 1:17-cv-03621 ED.NY
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-17 1:17-cv-03699-LTS
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-14 1:17-cv-03278

UN4 Productions Inc is represented in New York by attorney   Bryan Neil DeMatteo

The Lawsuits in Hawaii Are:

  • UN4 Productions Inc v Doe 1:17-cv-00282

UN4 Productions Inc is represented in the Hawaii lawsuit by attorney Kerry Culpepper

The Lawsuits in Ohio Are:

  • UN4 Productions v Does 1-11  5:17-cv-01185
  • UN4 Productions v Does 1-10 3:17-cv-01190

UN4 Productions Inc. is represented in the Ohio lawsuits by attorney Timothy A. Shimko.

The Lawsuits in Colorado Are:

  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-19 1:17-cv-01253-WYD-MEH
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-22 1:17-cv-01299-WYD-MEH

 The Lawsuits in Indiana Are:

  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-11 1:17-cv-01710-RLY-DML

 The Lawsuits in North Carolina Are:

  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-15 3:2017-cv-00295
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-12 3:2017-cv-00297
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-17 7:2017-cv-00109
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-10 3:2017-cv-00282
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-11 3:2017-cv-00284
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-9  5:2017-cv-00238
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-15   5:2017-cv-00232
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-10 1:2017-cv-00453
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-14  1:2017-cv-00455
  • UN4 Productions, Inc. v Does 1-12  1:2017-cv-00444

If your internet address (“IP address”) is involved, your first notice of the lawsuit will probably be a letter from  Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, and Altice f/k/a Cablevision d/b/a Optimum Online and a copy of a subpoena from UN4 Productions Inc. Scroll down for additional information about these lawsuits or click here for our FAQ on movie download lawsuits.

Received a Subpoena from Comcast? The best thing to do is to talk with an experienced lawyer. 

 Call us at 312-201-8310 for a free lawyer consultation or to obtain our help.

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Call us and let our deep experience help you make the right legal decision for your circumstances at 312-201-8310 for a free lawyer consultation. We will help you decide what to do about the UN4 Productions Inc. subpoenas or summons.

We have helped many internet users across the country (and their parents and/or landlords) who have been sued or targeted in these type of lawsuits. We can also defend you and help protect your anonymity in a lawsuit if circumstances allow.

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 You Will Learn in Our Free Consultation

            • 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.

Recent Press on Antonelli Law

Click here for an NPR/WBEZ interview with attorney Jeffrey Antonelli.

“Often times people tell us, look, I can’t deal with this. This will put my job at risk. Or my reputation in the community–to have me named in a copyright lawsuit involving pornography could be devastating. So, I want to settle.”

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 above.

What Steps Are in a  UN4 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 UN4 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.

UN4 Productions Inc. lawsuit subpoenas and summons can be scary or inconvenient, but we can help you manage the risk and the hassle.

Please tell your friends NOT to download this movie or they may be sued. Their first notice will be receiving one of the several UN4 Productions Inc. subpoenas.

More Information About Antonelli Law’s Nationwide Defense Practice

Antonelli Law defense attorneys and local counsel are admitted to the district courts wherever UN4 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 UN4 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 nationwide including in Hawaii, California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.

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