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Civil Reviewed Nov 2025

My creative work was stolen

Someone copied your original photograph, written article, video, or software code without permission.
3 steps 3 documents ~3 min read

The law

Section 51 and 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957.

Your remedy

Injunction (takedown), damages/profits, and potential criminal prosecution.

Steps to take

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Documents to gather

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Where to go

Platform's Copyright Team, or District Commercial Court.

Jurisdiction varies by state — confirm exact venue with a local advocate.

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