I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.
using AI to generate marketing copy. I've been dealing with this for about 8 months now and the situation isn't improving.
What's the typical outcome in situations like this?
I went through almost the exact same thing.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
The patent troll situation is still bad. If you get a demand letter from a patent assertion entity, don't panic. Many of them send hundreds of letters hoping for quick settlements. An attorney can often make them go away for less than what they're demanding.
Fair use is a defense, not a right. The four factors (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) are balanced on a case-by-case basis. Transformative use helps, but it doesn't guarantee fair use.