Kaspersky lawyers knocking on my door

[Raymond]

Received a letter from Kaspersky lawyer today asking me to do something about this post.
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/02/05/free-1-year-kaspersky-anti-virus-genuine-license-key-for-everyone/

It's such an old article that no longer works. I wonder why they still want to take action against me when there are so many other sites posting the same thing? I guess it doesn't pay to be the good guy

This portion of the www.raymond.cc website not only features prominent unauthorized use of our client’s KASPERSKY marks, but it also facilitates the unauthorized distribution of Kaspersky Anti-Virus software by providing the website's users with directions for procuring Kaspersky software free of charge (see the screenshot from this section of the website, attached). These actions are in no way authorized by our client, and we view that your continued use of Kaspersky’s intellectual property in this fashion constitutes infringement of Kaspersky’s exclusive copyright and trademark rights, and is thus a violation of United States federal copyright law and federal and state trademark law. As a result, you have caused and continue to cause significant damage to Kaspersky in Massachusetts, the location of its principal office.

Specifically, and without limitation, we demand that you take the following corrective actions immediately:

1. Cease all infringement of Kaspersky’s intellectual property rights, including without limitation the unauthorized display of Kaspersky trademarks on the above referenced web site;

2. Desist from any future infringement of Kaspersky’s intellectual property rights;

3. Indicate to us in writing by 5:00PM Eastern Time on November 21, 2008, that you agree to the actions specified above and have taken (with respect to the first demand) and will take (with respect to all other demands) such actions.

So... what do they want from me? Why can't they use simple English?

[NinjaRicer]

They want you to take down the website and all other things similiar to that post (Kaspersky related only).

[Odie]

Nah, you must just remove that article and their trade marks and undertake not to use it again. They will definitely lose a lot of free publicity from this site.

[xje4bv]

Cease all infringement of Kaspersky’s intellectual property rights, including without limitation the unauthorized display of Kaspersky trademarks on the above referenced web site;

I believe what they meant is that you shud take down all Kaspersky related posts and cease to post any promotional articles regarding Kaspersky anymore..a little harsh, IMO. But hey, that's their right..

[Raymond]

Yeah it is harsh. I'll try to talk to them to see if they allow me to post other stuff about kaspersky that has nothing to do with kaspersky promotion.

[ismailtahir]

this is BULL!!!!! it was a flaw in their system which gave away free key. not that we h@cK into their server & stole it . from what i understand , they want you to delete all post regarding to the key giveaway.


btw , how they get ur address? email or snail mail?care to scan and post the letter ?

[Solaris]

Cease all infringement of Kaspersky’s intellectual property rights, including without limitation the unauthorized display of Kaspersky trademarks on the above referenced web site

Make sure Raymond, it is from kaspersky and no one is playing pranks with you.

If the person is not joking, then we have to delete all kaspersky forum posts including polls.

[Raymond]

I've got those DMCA copyright infringement letters before and it seemed legitimate.
Anyway I'll know when I get a reply. If it's real, will try to talk to them on to only let me remove that particular article.

[ahashmi06]

They want you to remove Kaspersky related posts and their trademarks. They want you to give in writing that you will do as said and wont repeat this again.

[ginzon]

I agree with ismailtahir that was Barclays fault for keepin the website open to all....
If it was not u then someone else would have bought it to everybody's notice...
Kaspersky is actin like Dumb....
It is therefore better to remove all Kaspersky Post from the Blog Ray...
I guess they dont want u to in future put on post related to their products atleast promotions bcoz half of their customers will be lost.....
What a waste!!!