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AI Training on Copyrighted Data — brand name too similar to competitor

Started by PatentAgent_Boston · Jun 13, 2025 · 842 views · 4 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
PB
PatentAgent_Boston OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

brand name too similar to competitor. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 14 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

AF
asking_for_friend_worker_2022

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

NT
newbie_trader_CO

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

HC
HRManager_Chicago

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the DMCA safe harbor provisions years for this type of claim.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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