Graphics AI Class Action
Big studios like Disney and Universal have already sued Midjourney and other image-AI companies, but those suits protect only blockbuster catalogs. Independent illustrators, small design studios, photographers, and creators remain unprotected.
Generators such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E promise “instant logos” and “studio-quality art in seconds.” Leaked developer chats and forensic studies reveal why: the models were trained on billions of copyrighted images, including logos, illustrations, character art, and brand guides, scraped straight from the internet without permission. The outputs still carry tell-tale traces: signature line work, unique color palettes, even partial watermarks.
This is the tipping point. If independent voices stay silent, AI firms will lock in a business model that treats online art as free fuel. Acting together, we can force them to license, pay, and respect the creators whose work makes visual culture possible.
We take cases on contingency. You owe nothing unless we recover money for you. Answer a few quick questions below; there is no charge for our review. If we believe we can help, one of our attorneys or paralegals will reach out.
At a Glance
Who is affected?
Freelance illustrators, photographers, small agencies, tattoo artists, brand consultants, and any rightsholder whose images or logos appear online may have been pulled into AI-training datasets.
What it’s about
Loevy + Loevy is preparing a class action alleging that image-AI companies copy vast libraries of copyrighted art and use that material to create “new” images that compete with the originals. We will seek cash damages for every infringed work and a court order forcing the companies to license or delete protected content.
Current stage
Gathering source-dataset evidence, model outputs, and owner registrations. No lawsuit filed yet; expected filing window in 2025.
Your rights
Creators may claim statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringed work, disgorgement of AI profits tied to your images, and an injunction purging infringing data.
Cost
Nothing up front. We advance all expenses and get paid only if we secure a favorable settlement or verdict.
How you can protect your art
If your images live anywhere online, including Instagram, Behance, Dribbble, crowdspring, 99designs, Etsy, or personal portfolios, assume they were scraped into AI datasets. Proof can come later; public availability alone puts your work at risk.
Complete the secure form below to contact us confidentially. Our team will review your materials and tell you the next steps. There are no fees unless we win money or court-ordered relief.
Submission Form
FAQs
Will joining hurt my client or licensing relationships?
Enforcing your copyright is routine business. Most clients support actions against unlicensed AI that undercuts legitimate work.
Do I need a registered copyright?
No. Registration strengthens your claim, but is not required. If your art was copied without your permission, you still have rights.
Can I stay anonymous?
Only lead plaintiffs are named. Most class members remain confidential.
How much could I receive?
Federal law allows $750–$150,000 per infringed work, plus any profits the AI company earned from your images. Exact amounts depend on registration status, evidence, and court rulings.
What will this cost me to join?
Nothing up front. Loevy + Loevy advances every expense and collects a fee only if we obtain compensation or injunctive relief.
What proof should I keep?
Save original files, upload timestamps, copyright certificates, client licenses, or portfolio links. If you have AI outputs that mimic your work, download those images too. The stronger your records, the stronger the case.
Why Join a Class Action?
Joining a class action means shared costs, greater leverage, and a real chance to hold wrongdoers accountable—all without taking on the fight alone. And you pay nothing unless we win.i
