✋“Stop Stealing My Stuff!” — What to Do When Someone Copies Your Work✋

If you’re a creator, educator, or entrepreneur, there’s a good chance you’ve seen your exact product descriptions, images, or even entire course content appear on someone else’s page.
You feel that gut-punch of recognition—That’s mine.

Whether it’s a “coincidental” resemblance or a copy/paste job, the message is clear: someone is trying to profit off your hard work.

Here’s what to know—and what to do—when your work gets copied:

🚨 1. Don’t Panic. Document.
Before you call them out online (tempting, we know), take screenshots. Record the URL. Note the date. You want a timestamped record of the infringement before it disappears.

📄 2. Check Your Protection
Do you have a registered copyright? If so, you’re in a much stronger position legally. If not, you still have rights—but enforcement may be more complicated.

Original works like course content, ebooks, blog posts, product descriptions, and even certain graphics are protected under copyright the moment you create them. But registration gives you the legal firepower to take action.

📬 3. Send a Cease & Desist Letter
Sometimes a polite but firm letter from an attorney is all it takes to get your content taken down. It shows you're serious and willing to enforce your rights—without having to jump straight into court.

🧠 4. Prevent Future Copycats
✔ Add copyright disclaimers to your site
✔ Watermark key visuals
✔ Avoid sharing full drafts or outlines publicly
✔ Register your original work with the U.S. Copyright Office

Prevention is cheaper than enforcement.

Need help shutting down a copycat—or want to stop it before it starts?
At Guided Growth Legal™, we help business owners secure their intellectual property so they can grow with confidence, not fear. Whether it’s copyright registration, content strategy, or enforcement, we’re here to protect what’s uniquely yours.

💬 Book a complimentary consult today and let’s keep your creativity safe.