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Trademark Dispute — AI art used without permission

Started by frustrated_creator_NC · Oct 11, 2025 · 821 views · 11 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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frustrated_creator_NC OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

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

This involves content I created over the past 25 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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confused_business_owner_legal

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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VCAnalyst_SF

I've dealt with this before.

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

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desperate_freelancer_2025

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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seeking_advice_trader_CA

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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just_curious_tenant_2022

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. 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 17 U.S.C. § 106 years for this type of claim.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

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NurseUnion_Rep

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.

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Photographer_NYC

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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anon_trader_2024

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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