Q: Song studio stole my messages, public instagram & other things. I sued them for copyright infringment.
They removed the case to the federal court. I understand I have to register public instagram pictures to sue for copyright infringement, but how can I protect my personal messages on facebook before I sue them for that.
P.s. They used my messages and other data available online and in private servers to make parody songs about my life incidents. It was just one studio that got millions of views on those parody songs.
Your feedback is appriciated. Mazel tov!
A: I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing this. While you do not need to register your personal messages with the U.S. Copyright Office before suing for copyright infringement, registering can offer additional legal benefits and protections. To better safeguard your rights regarding your personal messages, you may consider registering them as unpublished works through the U.S. Copyright Office; furthermore, consulting with an attorney to explore potential causes of action, such as invasion of privacy, could be a beneficial step in your case. Mazel tov and best of luck!
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