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

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For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Hypothetical question

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?

Illustrative response

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.

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

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