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Trademark Dispute — NFT of someone else's art

Started by frustrated_creator_help · Apr 8, 2025 · 1,169 views · 19 replies
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frustrated_creator_help OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

NFT of someone else's art. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 23 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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PatentAgent_Boston

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

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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frustrated_contractor_MA

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

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confused_business_owner_2025

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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frustrated_dev_2022

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

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under 17 U.S.C. § 106, substantially similar.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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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throwaway_dev_CA

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

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MusicProducer_ATL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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help_me_contractor_help

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

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seeking_advice_investor_MA

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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GigWorker_LA

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

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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Paralegal_Jen

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

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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confused_parent_legal

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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RetiredLawyer_FL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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ContractorMike_CA

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

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

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LandlordTom_TX

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

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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SmallBizOwner_NYC

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

I've dealt with this before.

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.

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SeniorDevMike_PDX

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

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

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