Has anyone else had this happen to them? I had a D-List celebrity steal one and had a lawyer make them pay up but the US government is a bit of a different beast. I’ve had Cuba and Russia steal it too. I’m not sure it’s worth kicking that hornet nest.
I should probably copyright register it.
Generally they’ll pay up if notified. If not, you can file a tort claim against the agency. Under $2500 processes quickly. Over that, the review levels increase.