Unauthorized Image Use

Summary

In the US, copyright is automatic once a work is created. You may send a cease and desist letter to the company using your image. Legal action depends on the financial impact the use of your image had on you. Consulting a copyright attorney will provide a more precise direction.

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I took and posted a picture to my private facebook page that was set to Friends only about *-* weeks ago. There is now a company using that image in their hail damage flyers they are putting in mailboxes
Hello ****, I understand your concern. Could you please let me know if you have contacted the company about this issue? Also, do you have a copyright over the picture? These details can help me provide you with more accurate legal information.
I have not yet. This happened last night. I was going to seek advice on if it was worth copyrighting and taking any action over.
Hello ****,
- In the US, copyright is automatic once the work is created.
- You may send a cease and desist letter to the company using your image.
- Legal action depends on the financial impact the use of your image had on you.
- Consulting a copyright attorney will provide a more precise direction.