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Trademark Dispute — scraping my content for AI training

Started by newbie_tenant_advice · Nov 5, 2024 · 1,117 views · 15 replies
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newbie_tenant_advice OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

scraping my content for AI training. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 26 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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newbie_student_GA

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.

WB
worried_business_owner_advice

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

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

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

FK
FreelancerKate

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

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

CD
confused_dev_FL

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.

AF
asking_for_friend_tenant_GA

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.

DC
desperate_creator_advice

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.

NR
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.

TL
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 the DMCA safe harbor provisions 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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confused_buyer_IL

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.

JC
just_curious_trader_2026

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

MA
MusicProducer_ATL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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.

AF
asking_for_friend_tenant_OH

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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throwaway_freelancer_CO

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.

AF
asking_for_friend_employee_FL

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

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