Do I need to file a filing a motion to quash or vacate a subpoena. What are my options?

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Do I need to file a filing a motion to quash or vacate a subpoena. What are my options?

Anonymous Oct 5, 2012 4 views 3 answers

I have just been sent a copy of a notice from my internet service provider that is a “court directed notice regarding issuance of subpoena seeking disclosure of my identity”. The vague set of pages states that an attorney group hired by a publisher is seeking my identity for copyright infringement based on something I supposedly downloaded on 7/26/12. It does not state anywhere in the documents what it is that I downloaded other than the fact that it was a “movie”. The notice does have a paragraph describing a way to help prevent me from being identified by filing a motion to quash or vacate the subpoena. I have only about 20 more days to get this done. Is this something I should do?

Eric Rothstein · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T10:39:59+00:00

It sounds like the attorneys are seeking your identity so they can reach out to you to settle their claim or sue you. I suggest you retain a lawyer.

Paul Siepmann · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T10:39:59+00:00

I doubt you have sufficient grounds to quash the subpoena. Your best bet is to retain an IP attorney sooner rather than later.

Brad Schlossberg · Answer 3 · 2026-06-15T10:39:59+00:00

Yes, if you recieved a proper subpoena you must move to quash or you risk being the subject of a motion to hold you in contempt of court. I would advise that you hire cousel to handle this for you.

Do I need to file a filing a motion to quash or vacate a subpoena. What are my options?

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