Christopher Sadowski Enforces His Copyrights
Who is Photographer Christopher Sadowski?
Christopher Sadowski has been serving as a professional photographer since 2004, primarily focusing in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area. Sadowski’s photojournalism has been involved in breaking major news stories for some the biggest publications in the United States, including The New York Post, The Record (Bergen County, New Jersey), The Star-Ledger, The Daily Mail Online, The Herald News (Passaic County, New Jersey), Gannett Newspapers, New York Newsday, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Los Angeles Times, Toronto Sun, Newsweek Magazine, People Magazine, Us Weekly Magazine, the Associated Press, USA Today, TMZ, NBC News, MSNBC, Splash News and dozens of other leading news websites.
Sadowski’s work is available for use via a rights managed license. He is also available for hire for special projects. His work can be seen at http://www.csnyphoto.com.
How To Resolve Copyright Claims from Christopher Sadowski
“I am a professional photographer who makes a living selling licenses to use my photos. The unlicensed use of my photos threatens my livelihood, so naturally, I take it seriously. In many cases, I try to resolve claims outside of court before filing a lawsuit. Please communicate with my lawyer so that we can work together to find a practical solution. My initial offer is typically based on a multiplier used by courts or authorized by law and my licensing history. I do not give people who get caught using my photos without a license the same prices as those who properly license them. However, if you think my initial offer to resolve the claim is too high, please let us know more, such as how you used the image, how long you used the image and how you obtained it. You are welcome to submit a counteroffer based on facts that you present. If you have a license please let us know and accept our apology for the inconvenience.“ -Christopher Sadowski.
Sample Copyright Lawsuits Filed By Christopher Sadowski
Christopher Sadowski uses multiple law firms to protect his copyrights. He has has filed multiple lawsuits during the past few years. Below is a partial list.
| Sadowski v. Jaffe Communications Inc. d/b/a www.jaffecom.com et al | 2-19-cv-19226 | DNJ |
| Sadowski v. Dr. Boyce Watkins d/b/a http://www.brothersonsports.com/ et al | 1-19-cv-06891 | NDIL |
| Sadowski v. BackChina, LLC et al | 4-19-cv-03550 | SDTX |
| Sadowski v. Lin et al | 3-19-cv-04699 | NDCA |
| Christopher Sadowski v. Hollywood Unlocked, Inc. et al | 2-19-cv-05541 | CDCA |
| Sadowski v. Gould et al | 1-19-cv-00537 | WDNY |
| Christopher Sadowski v. Joseph Cortez et al | 2-19-cv-00671 | CDCA |
| Sadowski v. Daniel Whyte III d/b/a Gospel Light Society International et al | 4-19-cv-00015 | NDTX |
| Sadowski v. 5 Towns Jewish Times Inc. et al | 2-18-cv-06766 | EDNY |
| Sadowski v. Primera Plana NY, Inc. et al | 1-18-cv-10072 | SDNY |
| Sadowski v. Admerasia Inc. et al | 1-18-cv-10113 | SDNY |
| Sadowski v. All Black Media Digital Inc. et al | 5-18-cv-01146 | WDTX |
| Sadowski v. Top Notch Security Products LLC et al | 1-18-cv-08925 | SDNY |
| Sadowski v. BlogTalkRadio, Inc. et a | 1-18-cv-08931 | SDNY |
Sample Results from Christopher Sadowski Lawsuits and Pre-litigation Claims
- Judge awards RM Media $17,500 + attorneys fees and costs for use of 2 images by real estate company (RM Media LTD wins $17,500 for infringement of 2 images offered via Creative Commons)
- Litigation settled for $9,000 by use one image
- Pre-litigation claim involving 8 images settles for $72,000 Claim settled for $53,000 for use of approximately 12 photos on recipe oriented website.
- Pre-litigation claim settled for $65,000 for use of 9 images by single location accounting firm
- Pre-litigation claim settled for $7,250 for use of one image by regional law firm
Types of Copyright Claims Christopher Sadowski Does Not Pursue
Generally speaking, Christopher Sadowski does not pursue claims against non-commercial entities. He considers non-commercial as sites to include those that do not sell goods or promote services, display advertising or solicit contributions or subscriptions.
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