Image theft "Facebook"

SMarsden · 2013-01-26T17:49:44+0000

Hello Some of you may or may not be aware that I have a Facebook page where I post a lot of my Photography projects. I have noticed that some of my images have been 'lifted' from Facebook and used on commercial websites. 8 images of mine have been used on one site in particular. I have contacted the Business owner whom has responded 'they are in the public domain'. I would argue intellectual property theft all day long, and especially so as they have been used for commercial use after their 'theft'. I realise that putting images on the internet opens all sorts of doors for 'loosing control' over your work. I know about water-marking and putting them low res, and small in size... ... ... ... ... What Im interested in hearing is.... Legally where do I stand in this situation? Many thanks for your time