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Trademark Dispute — client reselling my photography

Started by throwaway_creator_legal · Apr 27, 2024 · 997 views · 5 replies
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throwaway_creator_legal OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

client reselling my photography. 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 17 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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InsuranceGuy_FL

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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ContractorMike_CA

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

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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worried_creator_2026

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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first_time_investor_OH

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. 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.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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