Things just got worse...
2,253If you'd like to support our lawsuit against this studio you can join our fundraiser here: https://donorbox.org/ohd-siba-lawsuit
All donations will be refunded in the event that Siba Games pays for the fees associated with our lawsuit against them.
This can happen either through settlement outside of court, or through court directly (which will be astronomically more expensive for them if they force us to use that option.)
The Copyright Act of 1976 (Section 507) grants us three years to raise the funds necessary for our lawsuit, and if Siba Games refuses to settle then we intend to use the entirety of that time raising the funds necessary for our lawsuit against them.
Their only other option will be to declare bankruptcy and shut down their studio. The decision is up to them.
We also expect them to drop all DMCA strikes against all Youtube channels that have been covering this situation.
Please also go show support to the creators who have received DMCA strikes so far, which currently includes @RedBeardMortis and @MrRainGaming
00:00 Introduction to the Lawsuit
00:29 Discovery of Asset Misuse
01:00 Initial Public Response
01:31 Negotiating a Settlement
02:01 Copyright Disputes Escalate
02:41 Critiques of DMCA Use
03:20 Overview of Legal Strategies
03:53 Legal Preparations for Trial
04:26 Fundraising for Legal Expenses
04:58 Decision Points for the Opposing Studio
05:29 International Copyright Enforcement
06:00 Launching a Fundraising Campaign
06:34 Financial Status of the Opposing Studio
07:06 Legal Complications in Italy
07:38 Terms of the Settlement Proposal
08:05 Proof of Asset Removal
08:39 Financial Implications of the Lawsuit
09:11 Planning the Crowdfunding Effort
09:42 Community Support and Fundraising
10:16 Looking Ahead: The Duration of the Legal Process