What do you do with CopyCats ?
 

The problem with the internet is that everybody can just copy your site and business ideas and make them their own. I would love to martyrize all these fucking loosers, but Amnesty says I can't :(

So what do you handle this ? :)

Send them a C&D letter.

This usually works ?

send them a nice email stating they took copyrighted material

hit me up ill send a copy so you know what to send - that usually does it

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There is a huge difference in copying produced material (graphics, texts, etc) and copying general business ideas. If you couldn't copy an idea only one of us would be making money on porn... :)

very true

if you deposited the idea for a trademark you could have a case otherwise if its general like a colorscheme etc not deposited youre basically lost

It's for one of my mainstream sites.

This dude, had copied my text changed a few words. Merchants are the same. Reviews are the same. Even my domain name is ripped with one word changed

copyrighting text isnt easy - did you deposit the idea at the Benelux Merken Bureau?

be proud if someone copy's you, atleast you know your smarter than them :)

No not yet, I might give that a shot. But the site is US targeted

ok - well there are agencies that deal with that, worldwide copyright

but youre lookin at 10s of Ks not cheap and patience is key

lol, I like competition. Keeps you sharp and focussed. However, I hate people that can't come up with creative ideas themselves and just copy yours. Even though it is flattering in a way, it pisses me off

If it's like that, then you just send them an e-mail telling them to step off your dick or you'll have your laywer bitchslap them. That usually works rather well.

cloggies who copied your site or US?

Nice play of words there :)

Does anyone have a template of some complicated lawyer letter ? :)

If nothing else, hitman for sale anybody ? :P

NOW I get Aaron's thread totally.

ROFLMFAO

;-)

It doesn't have to be a complicated lawyer letter. Most often people who can't think for themselves will have little backbone and panic when being confronted. Be "threatening" in your e-mail but leave the impression that there is room for an apology or it might backfire.

got that stated it before if you need it hit me up

copy the copycats

Some webmaster came up with the idea of a "review" site. As you know, there is more than one review site now. Almost all of them have a rating system, short description, long description, pricing etc. What works is copied, and there isn't anything you can do about it.

Program owners often surf, join and keep tabs on their competition, checking out what they are doing, how they are doing things and basically implementing thier ideas. Webmasters are always looking at other webmasters sites and copying the style/idea if they think it will work and bring in a few sales.

It is the same in mainstream....it is the same in brick and mortar establishments. Instead of worrying about who is copying your "ideas", spend that time instead on coming up with new ones and stay one step ahead of everyone. You can't prevent people from implementing your general ideas, you can only prevent them from making a direct copy etc. of your site.

must be annoying, just send them an email!

Inspiring, thx :)

Problem is that this is actually costing me money. User is advertising on exact same keywords, with slightly altered ad text and display url. All my conversions are fucked up and my overall ctr has dropped from 3% to 2%, that is 1/3rd

This guy should be executed !

Wytze!!! how are ya?
expect a C&D letter for copying my sig :1orglaugh

copycats? send out the copydogs!

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