A creator’s day is more than just fun social media posts and chilling at resorts. What many people see as an ‘easy’ career would be far more attainable if it were. No one knows this better than Ans Ishfaq, who’s busy fighting to get creators’ credit and contesting wrongful account bans before most people get out of bed.
Ishfaq’s work goes far beyond a job. It’s a personal mission for him, and he funnels that passion into every facet of his company, Infringement Control.
The digital protection consultancy provides a frontline defense for creators navigating complex issues such as copyright infringement, stolen content, and inaccessible platforms. The rapid development of social media platforms and AI tools often leads to creators not only failing to recognize when someone steals their work but also making it nearly impossible for them to fight back on their own. Whether it’s reposted artwork or surprise social media suspensions on Instagram or YouTube, creators may not even realize just how vulnerable their platforms are.
A Modern Model for Current Creator Needs
Social media platforms have inconsistent and vague policies for a reason: Most creators don’t have the time or knowledge to effectively push back against DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) procedures or intentionally unclear guidelines. Ishfaq created Infringement Control to fill the gap left in these creator protections.
Ishfaq understands the irritation that paywalls and retainers can pose, which led to his decision to offer a flat-fee model to Infringement Control. The program also provides open education tools that give creators some autonomy back.
Knowledge is power, after all. Between real-time monitoring dashboards, custom DMCA playbooks, and account recovery and compensation claim support, Infringement Control has creators’ backs.
A Former Creator Helping Current Creators
There’s no way to fully understand the creator grind and hurdles without having gone through the process yourself. Luckily for Infringement Control clients, Ishfaq gets it. As a former creator, he has since evolved into a legal tactician. After years of gaining proficiency in platform policies and copyright law, Ishfaq put his hands-on training into the hands of others. As a result, he has helped clients recover thousands of stolen works and helmed just as many ban reversals.
People often don’t realize the level of strategy and technical expertise that goes into any creative field. Naturally, you need creativity and skill to succeed. However, there are plenty of deeply talented people who don’t. Why? Reach. You can be the most artistic or funniest person in the world, but no one will know if people don’t see your work.
Ishfaq is an expert in both creativity and strategy. His status as a former creator speaks to this, as does his current success in helping other creators achieve their goals. Ishfaq can effortlessly toggle between creative and legal languages, and his Infringement Control clients are better for it.
Infringement Control’s Varied Support
One-on-one support is typically the best and most in-depth form, but that doesn’t negate the benefits of community resources, workshops, tactical guides, and even peer-support networks — three things Infringement Control also invests in.
Ishfaq wants to give creators the tools to help themselves and each other, which is a concept he tackles in his recently published book, Digital Fortress. The guide is a practical manual for creators seeking to take control of their digital assets independently.
Digital Fortress provides strategies for account security, content takedowns, and reclaiming stolen work. The best part? Ishfaq ditches the legalese and guesswork that often trips people up.
According to Ishfaq, creators can’t afford to be passive about their work anymore. Whether you’re an artist, editor, or entrepreneur, each individual must morph into their own greatest line of defense. Ishfaq, Infringement Control, and Digital Fortress are here to help you take back that power through the ebbs and flows of changing policies and platforms.