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Suing an agency for refusing to pay the fees of provided services
I am an individual working in Dubai and photography is my hobby/passion.
I did a time-lapse project for a person here in Dubai. He owns a free zone company and also works with different media agencies in Dubai.
My 3 movie clips from that time-lapse project are being used in a documentary running in 1 airline (I watched while travelling through that airline).
I never had any signed agreement. It was all mutual understanding and all conversations happened through emails.
Now, after knowing my time-lapse clips already been used in airlines without paying me anything, I have been following up with this person for the last 1 year. He's not paying me my money.
I even tried to approach the airline and the response I got from them is "Airline already paid the agency hired to get that job".
What does the UAE law say in this case and if as an individual I can sue the airline or how can I get my money?
Any help or advice will be very much appreciated.
Thanks.
Do you have any proof that those clips are yours?
Please contact us on email for the advice.
Sir,
We need to know all the pertinent details embracing your matter.
We need to thoroughly read and study the emails and communication between you and the alleged agent who took your video without any permission.
Assuming without admitting that the video is yours and you have an agreement (whether express or implied) with the agent, you have the right to be compensated for the things you made for them.
In this regard, if you wish to discuss the matter thoroughly, you may approach my team by email or phone.
