Request to take copyrighted roadmap offline

[wardbekker]

Just received a request to take a copyrighted routemap offline. The map was taken from a program that was lying around here. The e-mail states that the material was copyrighted and i should contact them to discuss a settlement for the time this material was used.

Because i don't want to pay up for this, i have taken the page offline permanently immediately.

Can i leave it by that, or is it a good idea to contact the copyright-holder to discuss a fee for the time it was used?

I'm from the Netherlands, but i think the copyright law is very similar to, for example, the US or UK

[rogerd]

My first inclination would be to stonewall them on the past use issue & just inform them that you were unaware it was copyrighted material and you have removed it. Thank them for calling it to your attention. I can't imagine it would be worth their trouble to pursue you, particularly if you are in another country.

If you want real legal advice, of course, check with your attorney.

[engine]

I'd also be inclined to take that approach, only if you feel it justifies a response at all. And, if you do respons, do not encourage a reply of any sort.

[wardbekker]

Well, the company is also Dutch, so would you take the same approach then?

[engine]

Sure.

The fact they are closer, country-wise, does make it easier to contact you again, unfortunately.