New Service Allows Clients To Set Their Own Fee For Technical Advice on Copyright Issues

Online, March 2, 2011 (Newswire.com) - With more website operators and bloggers risking charges of copyright infringement and facing statutory damages of $150,000 for the content they post online, a fee-optional service has become available to help them sort through the issues.

The Web Defender is an expert advice provider on the Internet that specializes in copyright issues. It bills itself as "the first line of defense" against an allegation of copyright infringement, before calling a lawyer and plunking down a hefty retainer.

Those needing quick answers may contact The Web Defender with their question, which is answered as soon as possible. They may even send a digital copy of the complaint for a thorough review. There is no need to register for the service and no credit card information is required before seeking advice.

In fact, there are no charges at all unless the user values the advice. If the information proves beneficial, the user decides how much to pay.

According to Nathan Muller, the service's technical expert, The Web Defender offers comfort by calmly stepping website operators and bloggers through the issues. "Your situation may seem hopeless when you receive a strongly worded complaint demanding $150,000 and forfeiture of your domain name," he said.

"It pays to have an expert on hand to help sort through the issues," Muller said. "Most attorneys want a minimum retainer of $2,500 or more just to begin a conversation," he said. "That money is quickly burned up on phone calls and emails."

Muller leverages the full spectrum of his 40 years of experience in the tech sector. He has published 29 Internet related books and has produced expert witness testimony for clients involved in patent litigation concerning network technologies.

"The vast number of website operators and bloggers who have no technical or legal background may become so distressed that they rush to the settlement table prematurely, only to find that negotiations often begin at $6,000," said Muller. "The Web Defender reviews complaints of infringement and weighs in with a technical opinion that will help them make better decisions."