so youTube Content ID false claim happened...

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Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

YouTube Content ID false claim. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves original creative work over the past 14 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

A lot of people mess up by is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead fr fr.

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I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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A cease and desist letter is usually the first step. Many situations resolve at that stage.

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The statute of limitations for copyright is 3 years. Don't wait too long.