Threatened with a Lawyer

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I've had several articles written by a freelancer related to camping, all are unique and copyscape passed. However, another website is claiming that the articles are stealing there ideas, recommendations, categorization and in some places plaigirised.

I've checked one such article and some products are the same and the introduction is similar in tone, but there are massive differences.

Our article is 5,000 words and 15 products, there's is 3000 words and 8 products. All images are unique.

We also have quite a few sub topics covered, they have none.

I'm sure the freelancer probably rewrote sections from various sources, but there are zero exact matches.

Where do we stand from a copyright point of view? Could they sue us?

We live in another country for a start.
 
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I don't think they can sue you for having the same opinion about the same products. As long as your text is really unique
 
Yeah, fair enough. I'll ignore it.
 
Make a fake lawyer email and send it to them saying they should contact your lawyer, they are full of bullshit
 
You are allowed to the have the same opinions on things related to camping as them. As long as you don't steal images that they themself have shot or anything like that then you are good to go.

Product wise you are good to go as well. A lot of websites sells the same item or things closely related. You haven't copied anything which they go a patent on so fuck them.

You probably made some kick ass content and now they are just desperate.
 
nisdee said:
Make a fake lawyer email and send it to them saying they should contact your lawyer, they are full of bullshit
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Don't do this. Ignore their email and don't communicate with them.

It's probably just a competitor trying to bully the competition, but in the highly unlikely event they decide to sue, you don't want to have anything in writing that could help their case.
 
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nisdee said:
Make a fake lawyer email and send it to them saying they should contact your lawyer, they are full of bullshit
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As there is nothing to worry why would you engage in something that is of no use. And of course check with the freelancer if he has written the content for them to be sure.
 
jonnyah said:
I've had several articles written by a freelancer related to camping, all are unique and copyscape passed. However, another website is claiming that the articles are stealing there ideas, recommendations, categorization and in some places plaigirised.

I've checked one such article and some products are the same and the introduction is similar in tone, but there are massive differences.

Our article is 5,000 words and 15 products, there's is 3000 words and 8 products. All images are unique.

We also have quite a few sub topics covered, they have none.

I'm sure the freelancer probably rewrote sections from various sources, but there are zero exact matches.

Where do we stand from a copyright point of view? Could they sue us?

We live in another country for a start.
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Do yourself a favor and don't give it a second thought. Keep on scaling up what you are doing :)
 
Sounds more like your competition wanting to scare you into pulling your content. If the content isn't stolen from their website, then you have nothing to worry about. I would ignore it.
 
nisdee said:
Make a fake lawyer email and send it to them saying they should contact your lawyer, they are full of bullshit
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This is a terrible idea. you're causing more issues than needed. It'd be best to ignore imo
 
jonnyah said:
I've had several articles written by a freelancer related to camping, all are unique and copyscape passed. However, another website is claiming that the articles are stealing there ideas, recommendations, categorization and in some places plaigirised.

I've checked one such article and some products are the same and the introduction is similar in tone, but there are massive differences.

Our article is 5,000 words and 15 products, there's is 3000 words and 8 products. All images are unique.

We also have quite a few sub topics covered, they have none.

I'm sure the freelancer probably rewrote sections from various sources, but there are zero exact matches.

Where do we stand from a copyright point of view? Could they sue us?

We live in another country for a start.
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Threats by lawyers are no big deal.
They must warn you, or bring you to court.
Luckily you're warned (it seems),
So follow their directions and get rid of them.
No?

Edit: no point in pointing fingers of who did what, they contacted you, so just comply with the warning
 
Total bs. Tell them to f*ck off lol. Are their ideas patented or something? Also, I highly doubt they even have a lawyer.
 
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