Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
client reselling my photography. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves original creative work over the past 27 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.
I've seen this play out several times in my field.
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.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
I've dealt with this before.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under 17 U.S.C. § 106. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct substantially similar.
Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
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.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
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.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
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.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
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