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Content Scraping / Data Copying — DMCA takedown on my original content

Started by help_me_driver_help · Aug 1, 2025 · 1,166 views · 16 replies
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HM
help_me_driver_help OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

DMCA takedown on my original content. 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.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

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

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the Lanham Act, likely to cause confusion.

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

HM
help_me_buyer_TX

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.

WH
worried_homeowner_GA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

VA
VCAnalyst_SF

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

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

NH
need_help_buyer_WA

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.

SA
seeking_advice_tenant_question

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.

FT
first_time_trader_2023

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.

DS
DevOps_Seattle

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

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

FC
frustrated_contractor_2025

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.

TD
throwaway_dev_help

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.

MA
MusicProducer_ATL

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

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

DB
desperate_business_owner_IL

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

SA
seeking_advice_business_owner_today

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

FK
FreelancerKate

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

FT
first_time_employee_IL

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.

HM
help_me_renter_question

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.

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