You may feel the aim of Strike 3 Holdings is to shock and embarrass you into paying a substantial settlement on their terms. We can help you figure out the best course of action for your particular case.
Antonelli Law is America’s most experienced BitTorrent copyright defense law firm. We have served over 2,000 Strike 3 Holdings clients over the past few years across the country, from California to New York.
We’ll help you resolve this problem as quickly and discreetly as possible.
Featured on:
Strike 3 Holdings LLC is a company that produces pornographic films. Their adult films are published under the subscription sites, such as Slayed, Blacked, Vixen, MILFY, and Tushy.
They are currently filing federal lawsuits, as well as lawsuits in Florida State Court for copyright infringement.
Did you receive a notice from your Internet Service Provider (Cox, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast/Xfinity, Charter, etc.) and a copy of a subpoena from a company called Strike 3 Holdings?
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely been served with a subpoena and are about to be sued. They are accusing you, or someone in your home or office, of illegally downloading Strike 3 Holding’s adult films, most likely through BitTorrent sharing software.
Essentially, this is a lawsuit accusing you of copyright infringement.
The notice from your internet service provider is to let you know that Strike 3 Holdings is seeking your personal information (such as your full name and address) so that they can sue you for copyright infringement.
If you have just received this notice you are likely still anonymous- Strike 3 Holdings does not yet know who you are and the court knows you as “John Doe”.
While you are anonymous, you still have several options available to you on how you want to handle your case.
The longer you wait, the fewer options that may be available and you could lose some of your negotiating power.
Each case is different based on a variety of factors. Make sure you speak to an attorney experienced with Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits before you take any action to understand more about your particular case.
In any lawsuit, you shouldn’t sign paperwork without fully understanding what you’re agreeing to. If you receive something in the mail from Strike 3 Holdings requesting your signature, don’t sign it until you’ve had the chance to consult with an attorney representing you so that you know the implications of what you’re signing.
Many defendants assume that if they delete the content from their devices, it will help get rid of any evidence that they’ve downloaded Strike 3 Holdings’ content. This is not the case. In fact, if you delete content it can end up making your penalties worse and appear as an admission of guilt.
If you’re involved in a Strike 3 Holdings lawsuit, contact someone who can guide you through the next steps. The attorneys at Antonelli Law are highly experienced with copyright infringement lawsuits like those filed by Strike 3 Holdings. We can discuss your specific case, go through your options, and help you come up with a plan of what to do next.
Whether you’re being sued in Federal Court or in Florida State Court, we can help you.
Each internet connection has a unique IP address that is specific to that connection. Using a variety of methods and technology, Strike 3 Holdings was allegedly able to track illegal downloads of their content to your IP address.
Once Strike 3 Holdings has your IP address, they can do a ‘reverse lookup’ and figure out who provides the internet to your home (Comcast, Verizon, AT&T, Cox, Charter, etc.).
Knowing both your IP address and your internet provider, Strike 3 Holdings filed a federal lawsuit for copyright infringement and asked a judge for permission to send a subpoena to your internet provider. This subpoena is requesting your name and address.
The notice you received is your internet provider letting you know your personal information is being requested. Before your internet provider releases this information, they send the subpoena notification to you.
When you receive this notification, you are still anonymous.
The court and Strike 3 Holdings still know you as ‘John Doe’. Typically, you have 30 days or less from the day you receive the notification to decide how you want to handle your case.
The longer you wait, the fewer options you’ll have.
*Information updated in 2024 as the Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits evolve.
Whether or not you did it, you could be sued. At this point as Strike 3 Holdings thinks you did, and the court believes they have enough evidence for the case to proceed.
You now have some options available to you:
No matter which option you’re leaning towards, you should speak to an attorney experienced in dealing with this type of law and run through the specifics of your case, so you know pros and cons for each option as they pertain to you.
Once we have your case number, we can see how many movies you are getting sued for and more, which can help us give you more targeted advice to help you make the best decision for you.
*Information updated in 2024 as the Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits evolve.
Right now, you are known to the court only as John Doe. If you ignore the subpoena your internet service provider will likely release your name to Strike 3 Holdings LLC’s lawyers.
From here, things get a little murkier.
Once Strike 3 Holdings has your name, one of two things could happen.
1. They could dismiss the case without prejudice (meaning they could come back to the case in the future), and you will see your case as dismissed in the court docket.
2. They could amend the complaint name in the court documents from ‘John Doe’ to your name. You will then be served with a court summons.
In the recent past, when Strike 3 Holdings has filed an Amended Complaint with the defendant’s real name in it, the Court has allowed them to file it under seal and a public redacted version (with the real name blacked out) filed and available to see on Pacer. This means you may be able to keep your anonymity to the general public even after you’ve been served.
Not every judge readily agrees to do this, and it is possible the judge assigned to any particular case might decide against it. Normally, the court rules say everything must be publicly accessible – unless there is a very good reason not to.
Under no circumstances should you ever ignore a court summons.
We have not been able to detect a clear reason that some cases are dismissed while others are pursued, as we’ve seen people of all financial situations in both circumstances.
Many clients don’t mind losing their anonymity, but the downside to ignoring your Strike 3 Holdings subpoena and receiving a summons is that your timeframe for dealing with the case shrinks, options moving forward are limited, and you’ll lose some of your negotiating power- so if you settle, it may be much higher.
Contact us to discuss your case, where we will walk you through the pros and cons of ignoring Strike 3 Holdings and what to expect if you’re served with a summons based on your case’s particulars.
Settling with Strike 3 Holdings LLC can make the situation go away faster and can buy you peace of mind. When we discuss your options during our free, confidential consultation, we can explain how if you settle through Antonelli Law, we can ensure if your circumstances qualify, that both the settlement and the settlement payment is made anonymously.
Unfortunately, this also means that you will have to pay a settlement regardless of whether or not you believe you should have to. We’ve found that many clients feel that the ability to ensure their anonymity and end the process is worth the settlement.
Settling with Strike 3 Holdings LLC: The Pros
Settling with Strike 3 Holdings: The Cons
How much will it cost?
When we represent you, we take a look at your case from every angle and then aggressively negotiate on your behalf. Once we know the specifics of your case, we can give you a more specific assessment and help set your expectations.
During our free, confidential consultation about your Strike 3 Holdings LLC lawsuit we can discuss items such as:
Our consultations are honest, thorough, and helpful so that you can decide the next best step for you. Check out our reviews!
Hiring Antonelli Law to help you with your Strike 3 Holdings case can make all the difference in your outcome.
For example:
We can cover many of these items during your consultation so that you can be confident in your decision on how you want to handle your case.
If you decided to ignore your subpoena and have received a summons, now is definitely the time to set up a consultation with us. You should never ignore a summons, which could lead to a default judgment against you.
While your options are more limited, we still have time to figure out the most advantageous way for you to move forward.
We get this question a lot as many clients want to hire us due to our experience but aren’t sure if they need an attorney closer to them or in their state.
Founded in 2007, Antonelli Law began representing clients accused of online BitTorrent copyright infringement around 2011 near the inception of these types of lawsuits. Since that time, we have helped over 5,000 clients nationwide effectively deal with over 50 different movie companies and many different litigation techniques. Based on this and our prior legal experience in court, we know what to look out for and how to minimize the legal costs and risks involved in these matters.
Copyright infringement issues are a federal matter, so you can absolutely hire Antonelli Law to represent you in your Strike 3 Holdings case no matter which state you live in. In fact, we’ve represented well over 2,000 Strike 3 Holdings defendants across the US over the past few years, from California to Texas to New York.
Most local attorneys have no background or experience in dealing with a federal lawsuit or a copyright issue: we are extremely experienced in getting BitTorrent/Strike 3 Holdings cases resolved quickly and cost-effectively.
Strike 3 Holdings has been filing federal copyright infringement cases for years, but they’ve recently focused their efforts in Florida State Court. The filings in Florida have been widely criticized as a violation of Florida’s “pure bill of discovery”.
In the US, copyright infringement cases are a federal matter and should be handled in federal court.
You are still being accused of illegally downloading adult content produced by Strike 3 Holdings.
How we’ve seen Florida State Court cases unfold:
For Strike 3 Holdings cases filed in Florida State Court, if the ISP Subscriber does not act proactively once they receive the ISP notice by settling the case out of court or by filing a motion to quash, Strike 3’s attorneys are sending out letters informing the ISP Subscriber of their intent to sue the ISP Subscriber in federal court.
If Strike 3 Holdings does not hear from the ISP Subscriber or their attorney in response to that letter, then Strike 3 Holdings will file a lawsuit in federal court.
Antonelli Law has been involved in several Strike 3 Florida State Court cases and has had lawsuits dismissed through successful motions to quash.
However, while a motion to quash works for some of these cases, there are certainly drawbacks which you’ll want to discuss with your attorney. We’ve seen cases where defendants have filed a motion to quash and won their case only to be sued again in federal court. Make sure you discuss all of the possible outcomes before you move forward.
Antonelli can also help you anonymously settle your case with Strike 3 Holdings and will fight to protect your anonymity and will aggressively negotiate your settlement amount.
These cases are time-sensitive and whether your case was filed federally or in state court, we can help.
We’ll discuss if settling anonymously, filing a motion to quash, or fighting in court is the best option for you in our free consultation, and we will work to get your case resolved as quickly as possible.
Call us at (312) 201-8310 for a totally confidential, no-obligation consultation or click here for our simple contact form. An attorney will respond to you shortly.
Getting sued is a terrible feeling. It can be especially stressful if this is the first time you’ve ever been sued.
Learn More »Filing a motion to quash is essentially telling the court that the Complaint is so deficient that it cannot be repaired, because of either jurisdictional or technical reasons.
Learn More »We have helped several clients fight back against copyright infringement claims in court. If this is the right choice for you, we are tenacious, experienced litigators who can help fight back vigorously.
Learn More »Getting sued is a terrible feeling. It can be especially stressful if this is the first time you’ve ever been sued.
Settling with Strike 3 Holdings LLC can make the situation go away faster and can buy you peace of mind. If you settle through Antonelli Law we will ensure you can settle and make the payment anonymously.
Unfortunately, this also means that you will have to pay a settlement regardless of whether or not you believe you should have to. We’ve found that many clients feel that the ability to ensure their anonymity and ending the process is worth the settlement.
Filing a motion to quash is essentially telling the court that the Complaint is so deficient that it cannot be repaired, because of either jurisdictional or technical reasons.
We believe a motion to quash can work in certain limited circumstances, but it is a risk.
While this may seem the best option on the surface, even if you win a motion to quash the subpoena, the movie company will probably have the right to file an amended lawsuit against you. If they do file an amended lawsuit, a second motion to quash may need to be filed. The judge may or may not throw the case out of court, and it is possible that Strike 3 Holdings LLC may appeal the decision to the appellate court.
The circumstances of each case are unique. Antonelli Law has been successful with multiple motions to quash and can provide expert advice on your case.
We have helped several clients fight back against copyright infringement claims in court. If this is the right choice for you, we are tenacious, experienced litigators who can help fight back vigorously.
This is a federal case, so we can defend you in any federal court across the U.S.
Every defendant’s circumstances are different so it’s best to discuss your situation with an experienced ISP subpoena defense law firm, such as Antonelli Law.
Antonelli Law has been defending those targeted in the type of lawsuit like the one filed by Strike 3 Holdings LLC for years.
Most local attorneys have no background in dealing with this kind of federal lawsuit: we are extremely experienced in getting cases just like yours resolved quickly and cost-effectively.
Our local counsel from the west coast to the east coast help us efficiently and effectively settle and fight lawsuits in your state.
Antonelli Law’s numerous federal court admissions, local counsel affiliations, and the nature of federal lawsuits allow us to effectively and cost-consciously represent you in your copyright infringement defense, no matter which state you live in – and no more expensively than a local attorney.
We are able to represent you in your federal case without being more expensive or more difficult to hire than hiring a local attorney because federal courts require attorneys to file their papers electronically, and often conduct hearings by telephone. This makes frequent trips to the courthouse unnecessary. Also, we do not charge for airline flights or flying travel charges. Clients pay only for the normal travel time to the courthouse any local attorney would charge.
Finally, we have affiliated local counsel in many states who have earned our trust and can appear in court on an expedited basis when necessary. We will of course be in court personally when necessary such as non-routine hearings or a trial.
We offer a reasonable Flat Fee for motions to quash, and helping you settle and remain anonymous in many cases; and reasonable fees for defending you if you are named as a defendant in a copyright infringement lawsuit such as the LHF Productions lawsuit.
Mr. Antonelli and his team were very patient and were more than willing to provide me and my family the information we needed to understand what a copyright suit was and what we should expect every step of the way. He gave us an understanding of all the potential avenues we could take to protect ourselves and explained what everything meant in layman’s terms.
I cannot adequately explain how much relief his team provided during this scary time.
When I was in trouble and needed legal assistance, Melissa from Antonelli Law came through for me. She was patient with me and made a tough confusing situation a lot less confusing and she helped me get the best resolution possible.
Lawyers were easy to communicate with and gave good advice. I am pleased with how they handled my legal problem. I would be happy to be used as a reference.
Antonelli Law provided me with excellent specialist advice in a most prompt, caring and helpful manner. I am most pleased to have Antonelli Law working on my behalf and can whole heartily recommend their skilled professional services.