QT Luong Enforces His Copyrights
Who Is Photographer QT Luong?
QT Luong is an award winning nature photographer and author. He known, among other things, for being the first to photograph all 62 national parks in the United States.
His work has appeared in numerous books, including Treasured Lands (winner of 6 national book awards), many newspaper and magazine feature articles, solo gallery and museum exhibits across the U.S. and abroad. Luong was trained as a scientist obtains his PhD at the University of Paris. You can see his work at www.terragalleria.com
Sample Copyright Lawsuits Filed By QT Luong
QT Luong uses multiple law firms to protect his copyrights. While he always tries to resolve claims before filing lawsuits, he has been forced to file multiple lawsuits during the past few years. Below is a partial list:
| Luong v. Sotheby’s International Realty Inc. et al | 4-20-cv-03999 |
| Quang-Tuan Luong v. Joong-Ang Daily News California, Inc. et al | 2-19-cv-06734 |
| Luong v. Castor Vasquez Ramirez | 4-19-cv-01117 |
| Luong v. Louie & Kitsuse et a | 4-18-cv-04116 |
Sample Results from QT Luong Lawsuits and Pre-litigation Claims
- Judge awards RM Media $17,500 + attorneys fees and costs for use of 2 images by real estate company
- 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 QT Luong Does Not Pursue
Generally speaking, Mr. Luong 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. He typically does not pursue claims against non-profits unless the user refuses to purchase a license or remove the image.
How To Resolve Copyright Cases from QT Luong
“I am a professional photographer who makes a living selling licenses to use my photographs in a wide range of formats. The unlicensed commercial use of my photos threatens my livelihood; accordingly, I have to take it seriously. I always try to resolve claims outside of court before filing a lawsuit. So please work with my lawyer so that we can avoid having to involve the courts. My initial offer is typically based on a multiplier used by courts or authorized by law and my licensing history. Please understand, that it does not make sense for me to give people who get caught using my photos without a license the same prices as those who properly license them. However, if believe the offer to resolve the claim is too high, please let my attorney know why and provide some information he may not have, such as how you used the image, how long you used the image, all instances of you using 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 my attorney know, I will update my records and apologize for the inconvenience. QT Luong
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