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PSA: AI art used without permission

Started by paper_pusher_33 · Jul 8, 2025 · 2,010 views · 11 replies
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paper_pusher_33 OP

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

AI art used without permission. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 13 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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Patrick_L_29

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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nine_to_five_grind_18

Honestly, 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 no cap.

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justmyopinion_5

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

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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quinn_t_5

I see this constantly on this sub.

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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samantha_r_10

I've dealt with this before.

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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sustained_overruled

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

I eventually got results by escalating/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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desperate_times_etc_10

I've dealt with this before.

The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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fine_print_reader_9

I've dealt with this before.

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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adulting_is_hard_12

I went through almost the exact same thing.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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deskjockey_23

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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case_dismissed_69_29

Following this thread — Are you me? Literally going through this rn.