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Copyright Infringement — Age Discrimination

Started by first_time_parent_CO · Feb 22, 2024 · 2,745 views · 22 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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first_time_parent_CO OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

scraping my content for AI training. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 23 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

CM
ContractorMike_CA

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under 17 U.S.C. § 106, substantially similar.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

AB
AgentBroker_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

DS
DevOps_Seattle

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

TF
throwaway_freelancer_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.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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anon_driver_help

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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seeking_advice_tenant_advice

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

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first_time_buyer_IL

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

TR
TruckerRights_OH

I've dealt with this before.

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

LT
LandlordTom_TX

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.

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anon_buyer_legal

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

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EstatePlanner_AZ

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

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

AF
asking_for_friend_dev_CA

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.

FT
first_time_student_2022

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.

SM
SeniorDevMike_PDX

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

DS
DevOps_Seattle

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

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

CM
ContractorMike_CA

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

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.

CT
confused_tenant_advice

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.

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DataPrivacy_Nerd

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

PB
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.

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