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SOS: company using my music without sync license

Started by HRproSarah_22 · Feb 17, 2026 · 670 views · 16 replies
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HRproSarah_22 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

company using my music without sync license. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 26 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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plea_bargain_bob_2

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

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

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diana_v_12

I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.

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 honestly.

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nadiya_a_27

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.

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andrew.j_23

Yeah following this thread — Subscribing to this thread. In a similar spot.

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brandon.w_3

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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justmyopinion_5

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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Emily_S_10

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

Most folks screw this up by is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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adulting_is_hard_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.

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seriously_though_30

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

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update_in_comments_35

Went through something like this -- ended up getting a lawyer involved which made all the difference.

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derek_j_31

I talked to a lawyer when this happened to me. Worth every penny.

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nine_to_five_grind_3

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

Here's where people usually go wrong is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead tbh.

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Jessica_M_21

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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diana_v_12

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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phil_s_31

I was in your shoes about 6 months ago. Lawyer helped me sort it out pretty quick.

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justmyopinion_5

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

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