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Am I the only one dealing with company using my music without sync license??

Started by TaxPro_CPA_27 · Oct 10, 2025 · 1,485 views · 8 replies
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TaxPro_CPA_27 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

company using my music without sync license. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 30 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

TL
Forum_Admin Moderator

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

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the Lanham Act years for this type of claim.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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pro_se_disaster_6

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

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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AttorneyMark_20

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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Emily_S_10

Not surprised at all tbh.

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

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TaxPro_CPA_14

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

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gighustle_28

I dragged my feet on getting legal advice and it cost me. Don't be like me lol

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quinn_t_5

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

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Emily_S_10

I've dealt with this before.

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.