Santa Monica, you have made several defamatory comments on my blog about Heather Valentin. Since you have done so anonymously, As the public affairs manager for Lacy Sunshine and Heather Valentin, I insist that you contact me personally at zcreech@live.com with the information to back up your ranting claims, or immediately cease this activity.
Zach
Creech on Crafting
Friday, September 19, 2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Trademark and Copyright.
Hello!
Today's topic is about Trademark and Copyright searches, which are ALL available to the public.
Want to find out when someone has filed a trademark?
It's very easy to do. Do a google search for Trademark Search. There are countless sites. One can even go to the US Trademark online office and find out tons of information on a pending or registered trademark.
Here are some links.
US Trademark Office
http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/
Trademarkia
http://www.trademarkia.com
Once you have selected a site, do a search with the exact name you are looking for.
In this case as demonstrated below by the screenshot, we are looking up My- Besties.
Once again, let me state this is ALL PUBLIC RECORD.
Same as copyright searchs.
Every wondered who has the first copyright date?
Check out this site, The US Copyright Office.
Here once again you can do a public search..
http://www.copyright.gov/
Now with the US copyright office you might have to use keywords instead and at other times actual names of the artists or pieces of work.
Now when you copyright an image you must use the exact image and title of the piece. Once filed you receive a number but it takes a few months before it documented and becomes official. An artist can not grab a previous title/image that has been copyrighted, for example Girl with Frog, and years later say a newly created image which looks nothing like Girl with Frog is the same image. It doesn't work that way. You CAN NOT alter copyright information to suit your needs.
If you ever question a trademark or an artist's copyright use the online public search. It's an amazing tool.
Zach
Today's topic is about Trademark and Copyright searches, which are ALL available to the public.
Want to find out when someone has filed a trademark?
It's very easy to do. Do a google search for Trademark Search. There are countless sites. One can even go to the US Trademark online office and find out tons of information on a pending or registered trademark.
Here are some links.
US Trademark Office
http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/
Trademarkia
http://www.trademarkia.com
Once you have selected a site, do a search with the exact name you are looking for.
In this case as demonstrated below by the screenshot, we are looking up My- Besties.
Once again, let me state this is ALL PUBLIC RECORD.
Same as copyright searchs.
Every wondered who has the first copyright date?
Check out this site, The US Copyright Office.
Here once again you can do a public search..
http://www.copyright.gov/
Now with the US copyright office you might have to use keywords instead and at other times actual names of the artists or pieces of work.
Now when you copyright an image you must use the exact image and title of the piece. Once filed you receive a number but it takes a few months before it documented and becomes official. An artist can not grab a previous title/image that has been copyrighted, for example Girl with Frog, and years later say a newly created image which looks nothing like Girl with Frog is the same image. It doesn't work that way. You CAN NOT alter copyright information to suit your needs.
If you ever question a trademark or an artist's copyright use the online public search. It's an amazing tool.
Zach
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Harassment and True Colors
Hello Crafters:
Being Lacy Sunshine's PR Manager, I feel it is necessary for the public to see what Ms. Valentin received via email this past Monday. This is what Heather deals with on a regular basis from this "Other Artist". Really shows her true colors. I must point out, Mrs. Baldy assumed, Heather was involved in this matter just because someone else was having issues with her and her infringing ways. Assumption is a really bad thing. Read for yourself.
Dated August 27, 2014 - this was an email forwarded to Heather Valentin showing how Mrs. Baldy involved Heather and continues to slander her name.
Dear Sirs,
>
> Thank you for your help on this matter. As per our phone conversation,
> these are woman that are making false claims on my Copyright / Trademarked art
> work "My-Besties TM'....they are my competitors that I have had to have my
> attorney file a restraining order on the one in the US...However they work
> together with the same company "Heather Valentin/Lacy Sunshine. GillMccall
> is the head DT girl there with Heather.
>
> My Copyrights are filed and go back to 2004 on my licensed art and my TM on
> my brand is reg # is 86362769
>
> * The name, address, and electronic signature of the complaining party
> [512(c)(3)(A)(i)]
>
> Sherri Baldy
Here is Heather's reply to Mrs. Baldy and to the Company whose name has been removed due to privacy issues.
Sherrithefairy@aol.com (Sherrithefairy@aol.com)
Truly shows her true colors.
Zach
Being Lacy Sunshine's PR Manager, I feel it is necessary for the public to see what Ms. Valentin received via email this past Monday. This is what Heather deals with on a regular basis from this "Other Artist". Really shows her true colors. I must point out, Mrs. Baldy assumed, Heather was involved in this matter just because someone else was having issues with her and her infringing ways. Assumption is a really bad thing. Read for yourself.
Dated August 27, 2014 - this was an email forwarded to Heather Valentin showing how Mrs. Baldy involved Heather and continues to slander her name.
Dear Sirs,
>
> Thank you for your help on this matter. As per our phone conversation,
> these are woman that are making false claims on my Copyright / Trademarked art
> work "My-Besties TM'....they are my competitors that I have had to have my
> attorney file a restraining order on the one in the US...However they work
> together with the same company "Heather Valentin/Lacy Sunshine. GillMccall
> is the head DT girl there with Heather.
>
> My Copyrights are filed and go back to 2004 on my licensed art and my TM on
> my brand is reg # is 86362769
>
> * The name, address, and electronic signature of the complaining party
> [512(c)(3)(A)(i)]
>
> Sherri Baldy
Here is Heather's reply to Mrs. Baldy and to the Company whose name has been removed due to privacy issues.
In a message dated 8/27/2014 1:02:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
lacysunshinestamps@live.com writes:
And now for Mrs. Baldy's email from this past Monday night.
Dear Mrs. Baldy:
A matter has come to my attention, that you under perjury, have attached my name to a situation involving Gill McCall and (company's name has been removed due to privacy)
The facts are as follows.
Gill McCall is not the head of my Design Team and is not a paid employee.
I am not involved in matters pertaining you and Gill McCall and(company's name has been removed to due privacy).
Regarding the restraining order you attempted to seek against me, unwarranted at that, in October 2013, that was dismissed and never granted. I was never served.
So why are you spreading lies about me, under perjury?
Mrs. Baldy, this situation needs to be handled amicably. What more do you want from me?
I am not the one harassing you with phone calls, making false claims and stealing your ideas. Why can you not leave me and my copyrighted art alone? Why are are involving me in matters that do not pertain to me?
So once again, I am asking what more do you want from me to settle this? It is truly time for you to move on and create your own original art, quit involving me in other matters that I have no dealings with, and forget you ever knew me.
I look forward from you.
Sincerely,
Heather Valentin
Sherrithefairy@aol.com (Sherrithefairy@aol.com)
9/08/14
Here is my response, as you
want one so badly from me.
Concerning YOUR continued perjury in making your false claims on Etsy and FB and the DMCA about the Besites ® brand... And yes I have my registered number!So you know we are working with these sites and the DMCA to prosecute you for your false copyright claims you are making on my art... all under the penalty of perjury that you have made on both sites over and over again ...falsely claiming that My Besties ® images are yours!...
You should know the law before you decided to break the law ..DMCA law states :
Please be advised that you may be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) if you materially misrepresent that material or activity is infringing – and we have and will seek to collect those damages.These cases are both infuriating and increasingly common. While there are no legal consequences (like fines) under the DMCA for copyright abusers, there is a provision that allows victims of censorship (and their web hosts) to bring legal action against those who submit fraudulent DMCA notices. So today, we’ve joined with Oliver, Ivan, and Adam to strike back at DMCA abuse. We’ve filed two lawsuits for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, which allows for suits against those who “knowingly materially misrepresent” a case of copyright infringement.Through these suits, we’d like to remind our users that we’re doing all we can to combat DMCA abuse …and most importantly, remind copyright abusers to think twice before submitting fraudulent takedown notices. We’ll be watching, and are ready to fight back.You should stop while you are ahead, leave me alone.Go on with your life or you will met me in court! You are not above the laws you continue to break! And my lawyers are keeping track of it all!
Truly shows her true colors.
Zach
Sincerely!SherriCC: Gregory David Angus
Attorney at Law
Monday, August 4, 2014
Interesting
It has been a while since I blogged. My apologizes.
Starting today I will be blogging alot more often.
Today,I would like to talk about something, shall we say, is rather interesting.
Why is it a "certain artist" must take pieces from various artists such as Heather Valentin's, to create her besties from?
Case in point. On May 3, 2014, Heather's Victorian Lizabeth debuted. Please view the image below.
Zach
Starting today I will be blogging alot more often.
Today,I would like to talk about something, shall we say, is rather interesting.
Why is it a "certain artist" must take pieces from various artists such as Heather Valentin's, to create her besties from?
Case in point. On May 3, 2014, Heather's Victorian Lizabeth debuted. Please view the image below.
See the Date, written in plain black and white? May 3, 2014.
Supposedly on July 14, 2014 this "certain artist" debuted a sneak peek of a head shot of an image very close to Heather's.
Why does this need mentioning? For the public to know which came first. Heather's did and this image along with all of Heather's is registered with the copyright office. Not the other artist's who is doing nothing but deceiving her fans.
Zach
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Lacy Sunshine's Camille
Good day everyone.
It's Lacy Sunshine Challenge time!
It's Lacy Sunshine Challenge time!
This fortnight we are getting into the spirit of things with amazing Winter Wonderland inspirations for our ANYTHING GOES Challenge.
Here is my design team inspiration showcasing Camille Melancholy Moppet, one of Heather's amazing precolored digi stamps. Pre-colored digis will be released real soon in the Lacy Sunshine Shop, which is something to look forward too.
Please check out my other team members inspirations at our Lacy Sunshine Challenge blog. You will be glad you did.
Zachary
Zachary
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Hi everyone!
I discovered a really cool application on my blog. It's called Feedjit, and it lets me know which of my fans are following me and where they're from. It thrills me that I have viewers from all over the world who want to see what I post and give me their insight.
But there is a downside to it, because Lacy Sunshine has a cyber stalker, and she checks in almost everyday, sometimes several times an hour, and it's creeping me out. I'm sure you know who this might be. She stalks not only Lacy Sunshine, but she also stalks Heather Valentin and several of the DT and fans. I guess we've made it to the big time! All that I can say, is that I hope she finds some good inspiration by stalking, because she doesn't possess one original idea of her own.
Happy Crafting!
Zachary
I discovered a really cool application on my blog. It's called Feedjit, and it lets me know which of my fans are following me and where they're from. It thrills me that I have viewers from all over the world who want to see what I post and give me their insight.
But there is a downside to it, because Lacy Sunshine has a cyber stalker, and she checks in almost everyday, sometimes several times an hour, and it's creeping me out. I'm sure you know who this might be. She stalks not only Lacy Sunshine, but she also stalks Heather Valentin and several of the DT and fans. I guess we've made it to the big time! All that I can say, is that I hope she finds some good inspiration by stalking, because she doesn't possess one original idea of her own.
Happy Crafting!
Zachary
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Hello Everyone!
I thought that since I'm the Creative Adviser for Lacy Sunshine Stamps, that I ought to introduce myself to all of my fellow crafters. My name is Zachary Creech, and I have been an artist and crafter for most of my life. From the time I was a boy, I was attracted to the graphic arts and working in different media. I enjoy seeing how creative that other people can be using simple materials like paper and ink, utilizing colors from a broad palette, and stretching their imagination to include different elements in cardmaking.
I'm looking forward to working with Heather Valentin and her creative team by making instructional videos and critiquing cards submitted by you lovely ladies, along with sharing my own designs with all of you! I think that this will be an enjoyable enterprise, being inspired by my fellow crafters in the world of Lacy Sunshine!
Cheers!
Zachary
I thought that since I'm the Creative Adviser for Lacy Sunshine Stamps, that I ought to introduce myself to all of my fellow crafters. My name is Zachary Creech, and I have been an artist and crafter for most of my life. From the time I was a boy, I was attracted to the graphic arts and working in different media. I enjoy seeing how creative that other people can be using simple materials like paper and ink, utilizing colors from a broad palette, and stretching their imagination to include different elements in cardmaking.
I'm looking forward to working with Heather Valentin and her creative team by making instructional videos and critiquing cards submitted by you lovely ladies, along with sharing my own designs with all of you! I think that this will be an enjoyable enterprise, being inspired by my fellow crafters in the world of Lacy Sunshine!
Cheers!
Zachary
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