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?
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.
The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
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.
Here's where people usually go wrong is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
Sergei Tokmakov is a California attorney, State Bar of California No. 279869, licensed since 2011. He drafts and reviews agreements governing AI-generated content, including platform licensing terms, client agreements with AI-use and intellectual-property provisions, and vendor agreements. Drafting, reviewing, or redlining one business contract within the standard scope is $1,000 and includes up to three client revision rounds. A written consultation addressing one defined legal question is $300.
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