diff --git a/2022/06/2022-06-21-esa.md b/2022/06/2022-06-21-esa.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..24126ded7 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/06/2022-06-21-esa.md @@ -0,0 +1,140 @@ +Before disabling any content in relation to this takedown notice, GitHub +- contacted the owners of some or all of the affected repositories to give them an opportunity to [make changes](https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/dmca-takedown-policy#a-how-does-this-actually-work). +- provided information on how to [submit a DMCA Counter Notice](https://docs.github.com/en/articles/guide-to-submitting-a-dmca-counter-notice). + +To learn about when and why GitHub may process some notices this way, please visit our [README](https://github.com/github/dmca/blob/master/README.md#anatomy-of-a-takedown-notice). + +--- + +[private] +[private] +[private] + +Github, Inc. +[private] +[private] +[private] +Dear Sir or Madam: + +We are writing on behalf of the Entertainment Software Association ("ESA"), a U.S. trade +association that represents the interests of the leading publishers of interactive games for video +game consoles, personal computers, handheld devices and the Internet. ESA member companies +include, but are not limited to: 505 Games, Activision Publishing, Inc., Blizzard Entertainment, +Capcom USA, Inc., Electronic Arts (EA), Epic Games, Inc., Konami Digital Entertainment, +Microsoft Corporation, Bandai Namco Games America Inc., Nintendo of America Inc., SEGA of +America, Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment, Square Enix, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, +Inc., and Ubisoft Entertainment, Inc (collectively, “ESA Members”). A complete list of ESA’s +members can be found on ESA's website. We are authorized to act on behalf of ESA Members to +protect their intellectual property rights in published works when such works are subject to +copyright infringement. + +We are writing as a follow to two prior intellectual property takedown notices sent to Github by +ESA. More specifically, the prior notices were sent on [private] and [private], and in each +instance Github requested additional notice. We are hopeful that this revised notice contains the +necessary information to cause removal of the infringing uses of ESA Members’ intellectual +property. + +As previously noted, we have a good faith belief that extensive infringement of certain ESA +Members’ copyrights and trademarks continues to occur by virtue of the operation of the website, +jsemu2.github.io/gba/ (“Website”), and the Website is using Github’s services. + +Our review of the Website indicates that it is has been marketing or otherwise making available +products and/or services that infringe on ESA Members’ copyrights and trademarks. Infringing +URLs include but are not limited to the following: + +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#advancewars +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#advancewars2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#bomberman_max2blue +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#bomberman_tournament +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#digimon_racing +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#dbz_supersonic +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#drilldozer +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#earthwormjim +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#earthwormjim2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#ff6 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#final_fantasy_tactics +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#ff1and2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#fire_emblem +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#frogger1 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#frogger2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#frogger3 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#fzero_gp +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#fzero_max +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#gamewatch4 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#goldensun +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#gunstar_super_heroes +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#hamtaro_heartbreak +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#kirbymirror +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#kirbynightmare +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#superstar +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#mariokart +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#marioparty +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#mariopinball +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megamanbass +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_battle1 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_battle2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_battle3_blue +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_battle4_blue +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_battle4_red +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_battle5 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_battle6 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_zero1 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_zero2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_zero3 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#megaman_zero4 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#metroid_fusion +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#momotarou_dentetsu +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#mortal_kombat +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#onepiece +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#pacman_world +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#pacman_world2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#puyopop +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#sonic_advance +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#sonic_advance2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#sonic_advance3 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#sonicbattle +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#sonicpinball +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#spyro_adventure +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#spyro_ice +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#spyro_flame +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#supermarioadvance +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#supermarioadvance2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#supermarioadvance3 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#supermarioadvance4 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#supermonkeyballjr +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#super_street_fighter_2_turbo_revival +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#super_street_fighter_3_alpha +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#tales_of_phantasia +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#tak2_staff_of_dreams +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#tmnt +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#tetris_worlds +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#sims_bustin_out +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#sims2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#simpsons +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#ty2 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#ty3 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#warioland4 +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#wario_ware +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#zelda_past +• https://jsemu2.github.io/gba/launcher.html#zelda_minish + +The Website’s use of ESA Members’ copyright-protected works, including full copies of games, +constitutes copyright infringement and the unauthorized use of ESA Members’ trademarks is likely +to cause consumer confusion as to the affiliation, connection or association of the Website with +ESA Members, or as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of the Website’s goods, services or +commercial activities by ESA Members. ESA has taken fair use into consideration. + +We are providing this notice based on our good faith belief that the use of such infringing material +in the manner occurring on the Website is not authorized by the copyright owners, their agents, or +the law. The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, we are +authorized to act on behalf of ESA Members, which own or control exclusive rights under federal +law that are being infringed in the manner described herein. We respectfully request the Infringing +URLs be permanently removed from the Website by June 30, 2022. By providing this notice, +neither ESA nor ESA Members waive any claims, rights or remedies. All such claims, rights and +remedies are expressly reserved. + +If you have any questions regarding this request, you may contact [private] at [private]. Thank you for your cooperation and prompt response in this matter. + +Sincerely, +Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP +[private]