I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.
AI art used without permission. I've been dealing with this for about 14 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves content I created over the past 11 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
What's the typical outcome in situations like this?
Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, 17 U.S.C. § 106. Your state may provide additional protections.
I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Look, not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Following this thread — This is eerily similar to what I'm dealing with. Keep us posted?
This is depressingly common.
The #1 mistake I see here is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
Here's where people usually go wrong is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.