web site infringement

[Joe Hussar]

Hello All...............

I could certainly use some advise!!!

I just discovered that my web site has been "stolen" outright. In doing some market analysis I came across a mirror image of one of my web pages, then found my whole web site has been pirated and is doing business as someone else.

I have a notice posted on my home page that all is copyrighted and cannot be used in any form etc etc. It only took me over 2 years to develop it........so you can understand why I can't even think straight right now!!!

Could anyone give me some advise as to what i can do about it? Any suggestions are really appreciated!

I don't know if it makes any difference but this is what is posted on my home page:

This Web Site is protected by copyright laws, and may not be copied/reproduced in any form without written permission

Thanks.........
Joe Hussar
candywebster@aol.com
http://www.candylandcrafts.com/

[gatman]

email them, ask them to take it off. if they dont, then you have to take legal action against them if you like.

[pyro]

Here's some stuff from the US Copyright Office that may interest you.

Copyright Basics http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html

Copyright Infringement and Remedies http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap5.html

[Stefan]

Also, if the page is hosted at a webhost/hotel and it's an obvious ripoff, you might as well get in touch with them at the same time as the site owner.