Maybe my subject title was misleading, I filed just for the comercial usage rate I would charge any client. I have proof of these rates both in invoices to clients and part of several infringement cases handled with an attorney, for the usage rate only, excluding punitive damages. I have an attorney who has won with larger infringements, and deep pocket infringements. I just want to test the water with smaller cases in small claims court. I have at least 20 other local cases ready to go in small claims but want to see how the first case ends.
I read something from the APA about a hearing regarding adding small claims court to the © code. I really think that would stop a lot of theft without needing an attorney.
I have 100's of images stolen that I have tracked down. Some I get paid, some I just get removed, and some are so funny that I just have to laugh it off and contact the hosting company.