How to Stop TV Programs From Using a Video That You Made Without Permission

I do have a question about copyright of Videos.
I have put a Video some 5 years ago online, which by now have more than a quarter of a million clicks,
399 Subcribers, and 253 Comments, 306 likes so fare.

Just recently I had to learn, that several TV Stations and other media copied my video and used this my video for their own purposes.

How can I make them stopping using my video, or furthermore make them to delete parts of my video.

Thanks for your answers....

Grüsse... Marc-64

Step 1 - Send a cease and desist letter (just like the big boys do).

Step 2 - Sue them if they don't stop (just like the big boys do).

Step Three - learn that the answers you get here will be the same as the ones on the other site.

Depending on where and how you posted it, you may have actually granted permission based on the terms of use of that site.

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Quoting adjusterjack

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Step 2 - Sue them if they don't stop (just like the big boys do).

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IF op has registered the work.

To sue for copyright infringement the work must be registered. If the work is not registered within 5 years of publication the op has the additional hurdle of proving ownership. If the work was registered within 3 months of publication or before any infringement the owner could seek statutory damages as well as attorneys fees. If the work was not registered in a timely manner the owner is limited to actual damages, which must be proven. In the situation at hand I would guess the damages amount to $0.00

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Quoting jk

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To sue for copyright infringement the work must be registered. If the work is not registered within 5 years of publication the op has the additional hurdle of proving ownership. If the work was registered within 3 months of publication or before any infringement the owner could seek statutory damages as well as attorneys fees. If the work was not registered in a timely manner the owner is limited to actual damages, which must be proven. In the situation at hand I would guess the damages amount to $0.00

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But the OP didn’t ask about suing for damages. He asked about preventing the use of his video by the media companies. He can certainly get an injunction against the media companies requiring them to take down the video if they are indeed infringing on his copyright. He doesn’t need to prove money damages for that.

He simply needs very deep pockets. :friendly_wink:

Thanks for all of your answers....

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IF op has registered the work.

To sue for copyright infringement the work must be registered. If the work is not registered within 5 years of publication the op has the additional hurdle of proving ownership.

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1.) OK, My Video was made and published exactly on October 21, 2011 = so within the time frame of 5 years....

2.) Ownership is very easy to profe and verify.... My own Cell Phone Number is published and furthermore even displayed in the Video.

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If the work was registered within 3 months of publication or before any infringement the owner could seek statutory damages as well as attorneys fees. If the work was not registered in a timely manner the owner is limited to actual damages, which must be proven. In the situation at hand I would guess the damages amount to $0.00

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Frankly, I do not intent to sue the TV Stations at all....

Why?

I just want them to remove parts of their story , where my Video is used for their story / report.

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Quoting Taxing Matters

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But the OP didn’t ask about suing for damages..

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Right,...I do not pursue any intent of a lawsuit to get any money....

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Quoting Taxing Matters

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But the OP didn’t ask about suing for damages. He asked about preventing the use of his video by the media companies. He can certainly get an injunction against the media companies requiring them to take down the video if they are indeed infringing on his copyright. He doesn’t need to prove money damages for that.

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he has to prove he has the copyrights to be able to do that and as it stands, that may not be possible. That is why the us copyright office sets the 5 year mark as presumptive proof of ownership of the rights. Until op can prove he does own the copyrights he has no standing to demand or enforce anything.

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Quoting Marc-64

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1.) OK, My Video was made and published exactly on October 21, 2011 = so within the time frame of 5 years....

2.) Ownership is very easy to profe and verify.... My own Cell Phone Number is published and furthermore even displayed in the Video.

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that doesn't prove ownership of the rights. There are thousands of car dealership commercials made every year with the name and phone number of the dealership in them. That doesn't mean they own the copyrights to the commercial.

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Quoting Marc-64

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I do have a question about copyright of Videos.
I have put a Video some 5 years ago online, which by now have more than a quarter of a million clicks,
399 Subcribers, and 253 Comments, 306 likes so fare.

Just recently I had to learn, that several TV Stations and other media copied my video and used this my video for their own purposes.

How can I make them stopping using my video, or furthermore make them to delete parts of my video.

Thanks for your answers....

Grüsse... Marc-64

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There may not be any infringement at all if their use of parts of the video is considered fair use. A network like NBC has enough lawyers on staff to determine if the use of copyright material is fair use or not.

If you're gotten that many hits on a video, why have you not signed up for Google-Ads and got paid for those views?

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he has to prove he has the copyrights to be able to do that and as it stands, that may not be possible. That is why the us copyright office sets the 5 year mark as presumptive proof of ownership of the rights. Until op can prove he does own the copyrights he has no standing to demand or enforce anything.

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He doesn’t need to prove anything in order to simply contact the media companies and demand the videos get taken down. Of course, whether that demand would be effective is another matter. As for pursuing the injunction, of course he would need to prove that he holds the copyright in the videos as part of his case. I never suggested otherwise. We lack the facts to know whether he can do that. But if he can then pursuing the injunction is certainly a possibility assuming, as Mr. Knowitall notes, he has deep enough pockets to fund the litigation.

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Quoting Taxing Matters

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He doesn’t need to prove anything in order to simply contact the media companies and demand the videos get taken down. Of course, whether that demand would be effective is another matter. As for pursuing the injunction, of course he would need to prove that he holds the copyright in the videos as part of his case. I never suggested otherwise. We lack the facts to know whether he can do that. But if he can then pursuing the injunction is certainly a possibility assuming, as Mr. Knowitall notes, he has deep enough pockets to fund the litigation.

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Of course not just as i can call them and demand the same. The fact that copyright law is what gives a person the rights to control the use of any works, without proof of ownership of the rights a demand has no power or authority.

I was speaking of actions with force and authority. Without that, well, it's called a bluff.

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The fact that copyright law is what gives a person the rights to control the use of any works, without proof of ownership of the rights a demand has no power or authority.

I was speaking of actions with force and authority. Without that, well, it's called a bluff.

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Thanks.... I may now have to file for an Copyright with the U.S.P.O In DC?

I already have prepared a letter like this, ready to drop off at the next "Bundespost" Station:
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http://www.copyright.gov/fls/sl35.pdf

read the info at that site

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Quoting jk

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http://www.copyright.gov/fls/sl35.pdf

read the info at that site

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Thanks a lot..... I have already filed my Copyright, and have received the followed E-Mail / E-Mails:

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Your payment has been submitted to Pay.gov and the details are below. If you have any questions or you wish to cancel this payment, please contact Copyright Fee Services at 877-476-0778.

Application Name: Copyright Fee Services
Pay.gov Tracking ID: 25Q8RQ2A
Agency Tracking ID: 1-1GIDJVF
Transaction Type: Sale
Transaction Date: Mar 1, 2016 8:17:27 PM

Account Holder Name: MARC HANS-CHRISTIAN PIECH
Transaction Amount: $35.00
Card Type: Visa
Card Number: ************0375

Filing Fees are NON-refundable.:

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED MESSAGE. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY.

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and a couple of minutes later this one:

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED EMAIL - PLEASE DO NOT REPLY.

Your Application and payment for the work Performance of odometer Read out and ECU to check on Mileage as Shows on THIS Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=11MtfMqg4ko were received by the U.S.Copyright Office on 3/1/2016.

PLEASE NOTE: Your submission is not complete until you upload or mail the material you are registering. To do so, logon to https://eco.copyright.gov/eService_enu/ and click on case number 1-3175106331 in the Open Cases table. Follow the instructions to either upload a digital copy or mail a physical copy (with shipping slip attached) of the work being registered. Additional instructions and requirements for submitting the material being registered can be found at http://www.copyright.gov/eco/tips/.

SHIPPING SLIPS: If you mail physical copies of the material being registered, the effective date of registration will be based on the date on which we receive the copies WITH CORRESPONDING SHIPPING SLIPS ATTACHED.

A printable copy of the application will be available within 24 hours by clicking the My Applications link in the left top most navigation menu of the Home screen.

You may check the status of this claim via eCO using this number 1-3175106331. If you have questions or need assistance, Copyright Office contact information can be found at http://www.copyright.gov/help/index.html#general.

United States Copyright Office

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