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employer claiming my side project IP — what are my options?

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

employer claiming my side project IP. I've been dealing with this for about 16 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 22 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

employer claiming my side project IP — what are my options?

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