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nFT of someone else's art — update in comments

Started by midnight_thoughts_33 · Oct 31, 2024 · 580 views · 6 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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midnight_thoughts_33 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

NFT of someone else's art. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 33 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

JE
jenny_2024_10

I've dealt with this before.

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

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reasonable_doubt_dave_26

Fwiw nAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics.

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remote_work_life_26

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics 🤷.

JE
jenny_2024_15

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

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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early_bird_qs_24

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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the_peoples_lawyer_19

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.