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Brand Name / Business Name Conflict — using AI to generate marketing copy

Started by just_curious_homeowner_FL · Sep 20, 2024 · 1,562 views · 13 replies
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just_curious_homeowner_FL OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

using AI to generate marketing copy. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 6 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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eComm_Seller_2022

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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TenantRights_Advocate

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

DN
DataPrivacy_Nerd

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably the Lanham Act, which requires showing likely to cause confusion.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

DN
DataPrivacy_Nerd

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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PatentAgent_Boston

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

MA
MusicProducer_ATL

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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newbie_creator_MA

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.

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need_help_employee_2023

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.

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worried_creator_2026

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.

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DevOps_Seattle

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

GL
GigWorker_LA

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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