Strange that this crazy old topic got dragged back from the depths.
I would say there is a difference in what happened to me, and what you seem to be sharing.

My game wasn't public at the time. So it was literally stolen out from under me, and shared around so that the stolen copy without my name attached to it, was the first one available anywhere online.

Newgrounds is special in that it lets you upload your own work. Most Flash portals do dig up games and upload them for you (and at least they provided a link back to your Newgrounds profile for credit).
The best thing you can do for yourself is integrate the Newgrounds API. Then you get ad revenue even when your game is uploaded to random sites. And, if you are really against your work being on a specific site, you can block that URL so the game no longer works on their site specifically.

Only two things....
1. DMCA Report
2. Or what Horror Inc did....sue.

At 12/5/18 11:08 PM, JasonToddVoorhees wrote: Only two things....
1. DMCA Report
2. Or what Horror Inc did....sue.

Just wanted to point out that this is a 10 year old post.

At 6/17/09 02:29 PM, StaliN98 wrote:

At 6/17/09 02:28 PM, ughanation wrote: If you got a copyright on it you really can

Then we have a problem.

Copyright happens at creation. The only thing you have to worry about is proving you own it. I'd start collecting all the information on development you have. If you used Version Control, that can be a huge help. But that's only important if it actually goes to court.

Go after the person that stole it, but also send letters to the sites. If you send a professional Cease-and-desist letter most places will remove the stolen content fast. Don't be threatening, just be courteous and professional. You're excercising your rights as the owner of the game and most places don't want stolen content on their site.

Here's a website with free templates for the letter http://templatelab.com/cease-and-desist/

good luck

[edit] Just realized the thread I was reading is ancient lol D: