CEASE AND DESIST DEMAND
Pursuant to Title 17 of the United States CodeFebruary 20, 2011
Derek K. Yu
400 S. El Camino Real, Suite 600
San Mateo, CA, 94402Dear Mr. Weller
This law firm represents Capcom U.S.A. Inc., Henceforth referred to as "Capcom" If you are represented by legal counsel, please direct this letter to your attorney immediately and have your attorney notify us of such representation.
We are writing to notify you that the unlawful copying of the "Mega Man" video game franchise (henceforth referred to as "Mega Man") by the band consisting of yourself, Alan Shacklock, Raul Panther, Scartoe Gleason, Doug Mesich, Andy Sproe, Mike Martel, Derek Haight, Robert Hawkins, and Greg Costa henceforth referred to as "The Protomen," infringes upon our client's exclusive copyrights. Accordingly, you are herby directed to
CEASE AND DESIST ALL COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.
Capcom is the owner of a copyright in various aspects of Mega Man. Under United States copyright law, Capcom's copyrights have been in effect since the date that Mega Man was created. All copyrightable aspects of Mega Man are copyrighted under United States copyright law.
The letter goes on to detail the startling amounts of money Capcom would sue The Protomen for should they continue making their music, doing their thing, otherwise rocking sh** out while also paying tribute to Mega Man.
The Protomen have stated that they will fight the good fight, but ultimately I'm feeling more depressed than ever with Capcom. I'm going to go check my rights to make sure Capcom can't sue me should I have anything bad to say about them. I'll let you know what I find. Please use the anonymity of our comments section to share your thoughts.
I'll just say… if you rock sh** out and like Mega Man, you'd better stop right now.
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