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Has anyone dealt with client reselling my photography?

Started by BarAdmitted2019_23 · Jul 14, 2025 · 1,110 views · 5 replies
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BarAdmitted2019_23 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

client reselling my photography. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 10 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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beyond_a_doubt_27

Ngl went through something like this -- ended up getting a lawyer involved which made all the difference smh.

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rachel_k2_18

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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travis_m_19

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That's the general rule anyway, exceptions exist.

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eric_the_eric_21

Tbh 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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sustained_overruled

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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.