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I mean, if Apple uses my photo of an iPhone on their website, that's a big dollar problem.
Maybe that's not the best example, but it does raise another concern. The iPhone design is copyrighted, trademarked, and Apple"s intellectual property. You may photograph their design for editorial use, but that's it. Your copyright doesn't supersede their copyright. Barring a few exceptions, photographing works of art including things like buildings, paintings, statues, most products, etc. for advertising use is not recommended unless you get permission. If you fail to get their permission it would most likely be the original creator suing you, not the other way around. It's unlikely that Apple, to name just one company, would use non-assigned photos on their website.
OP: As for the "one question", any answer would be as vague as your question. It is in your best interest not to start an international copyright infringement lawsuit unless you have the money and time to proceed. It's a complicated process with no guarantee of a positive outcome. I think that the infringers know that, sorry to say.
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