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Company Scraped My Blog Posts to Train Their AI — Copyright Violation?

Started by ai_scraped_my_content · Dec 10, 2025 · 10 replies
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ai_scraped_my_contentOP

Looking for advice on this situation. Company Scraped My Blog Posts to Train Their AI - Copyright Violation? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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FL_Attorney_DavidsonAttorney

Fair use is one of the most misunderstood concepts in IP law. It's a defense, not a right. You can't know for certain whether something is fair use until a court rules on it. The four-factor test is inherently case-specific.

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LisaT_Employment

Registration with the Copyright Office is important for enforcement. You can't sue for statutory damages or attorney fees without registration. The filing fee is $65 and it's worth doing for any valuable creative work.

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shocked_patient_2025

This is a common issue that comes down to whether the work was "work for hire" or independent contractor work. The Copyright Act has specific definitions for each, and the distinction matters enormously.

FA
FL_Attorney_DavidsonAttorney

Fair use is one of the most misunderstood concepts in IP law. It's a defense, not a right. You can't know for certain whether something is fair use until a court rules on it. The four-factor test is inherently case-specific.

SP
shocked_patient_2025

Fair use is one of the most misunderstood concepts in IP law. It's a defense, not a right. You can't know for certain whether something is fair use until a court rules on it. The four-factor test is inherently case-specific.

LE
LisaT_Employment

Registration with the Copyright Office is important for enforcement. You can't sue for statutory damages or attorney fees without registration. The filing fee is $65 and it's worth doing for any valuable creative work.

EL
EmploymentAtty_LAAttorney

Registration with the Copyright Office is important for enforcement. You can't sue for statutory damages or attorney fees without registration. The filing fee is $65 and it's worth doing for any valuable creative work.

SP
shocked_patient_2025

This is a common issue that comes down to whether the work was "work for hire" or independent contractor work. The Copyright Act has specific definitions for each, and the distinction matters enormously.

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first_time_buyer_FL

This is a common issue that comes down to whether the work was "work for hire" or independent contractor work. The Copyright Act has specific definitions for each, and the distinction matters enormously.

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ai_scraped_my_contentOP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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