I'm one of the people that have received a letter recently.
Been reading through this thread and the associated links for the last few hours.
I've gathered together the links I found most helpful below, hope they help.
Personally I've come to the conclusion that the letters are legit, so don't just ignore them. But the IP address alone is not sufficient to prove infringement.
I'll be drafting a letter refuting the claims (based on one of the links below).
It seems daft to me that you should just pay up (and practically admitting to the offense by signing the undertakings). But I can understand that many people would since the tone of the letter is aggressive.
First Watchdog
BBC - Watchdog: Davenport Lyons - threatening letters
The best link to read regarding the response letter
Slyck.com • View topic - DL/ACS:law - I've received a letter, what should I do?
The solicitor, Micheal Coyle at lawdit
- Law Articles and News - Lawdit Reading Room
and
What to do when you receive a letter of claim - Copyright Law Articles and News - Lawdit Reading Room
Good details from someone at comment #31 here
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