Lawyers often get a bad rap, but if you're ever in a legal jam, there's no question a good lawyer is the most useful person to have around. LegalAdvice.com provides free answers to your vexing legal questions.
Post a question to one of LegalAdvice's registered lawyers using the online form, such as this one:
I have a copyright for my website and have found that an LLC used my information directly from my website and posted it as their own. They even copied my name in one place where it should have been edited as their own name. Can I sue them for infringement?
And you'll get replies posted such as this:
Yes. Good evidence of infringement.
and:
Certain materials are copyrightable while other materials are not. An idea is not copyrightable but the expression of an idea is. In order to answer your question one would need more specifics as to the nature of the infringement. The fact that they apparently have incorporated your name into the work product is definitely good evidence that you have a claim. I would advise either more facts here or that you obtain an attorney.
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You can search past questions and answers and locate a lawyer near you if you need more assistance.
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