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A New Twist in Strike 3 Litigation: When Spouses, Partners, and Roommates Become Targets
For years, copyright infringement lawsuits filed by Strike 3 Holdings have followed a familiar pattern. The company, which owns a large portfolio of adult entertainment content, identifies an IP address allegedly involved in downloading copyrighted works through...
What Is a Trademark and How Does It Protect Your Business?
In today's fast-paced and competitive marketplace, building a recognizable brand is one of the most valuable investments any business can make. Whether you run a local coffee shop, an online clothing boutique, or a growing tech startup, your brand identity is what...
From John Doe to Named Defendant: An Update on Strike 3 Holdings Cases in California
Over the past decade, few copyright enforcement campaigns have been as prolific—or as controversial—as those brought by Strike 3 Holdings. Known for filing tens of thousands of BitTorrent-based copyright lawsuits, Strike 3 has built a litigation model centered on...
Protect Your Brand with Confidence: Trademark Filing for $1,350
Whether you're creating software, music, or a new business, your brand is more than just a logo or a name—it’s your identity. Securing a federal trademark is one of the smartest legal moves you can make. At McInnes IP Law, we believe that protecting your brand should...
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights
If you're building a brand, protecting your intellectual property (IP) is more critical than ever. Whether you are an entrepreneur, artist, software developer, or business owner, your ideas, creations, and brand assets form the core of your value. Without proper...
Why You Need a Trademark
When you're running a business, your brand is one of your most valuable assets. Whether you're a small business owner, a startup founder, or running an established company, distinguishing your products or services from the competition is critical. One of the most...
What to Do If You Receive a Strike 3 Holdings Subpoena
Receiving a Strike 3 Holdings subpoena can be an unsettling experience. The company, known for aggressively pursuing alleged copyright infringement cases, has built a reputation as a copyright troll. Strike 3 files mass lawsuits to pressure individuals into quick...
Is Strike 3 Holdings LLC a Copyright Troll?
The phrase “copyright troll” is loaded — it conjures images of a company buying up rights and then hauling thousands of anonymous internet users into court simply to extract quick settlements. Strike 3 Holdings LLC, the plaintiff behind thousands of BitTorrent-based...
Strike 3 Lawsuits in 2026: A Machine That’s Still Running at Full Speed
In 2026, one thing is clear: the wave of copyright lawsuits filed by Strike 3 Holdings, LLC (“Strike 3”) hasn’t slowed down—it has evolved, expanded, and in many ways, become more entrenched in the U.S. legal system. For close to a decade, Strike 3 has built a...