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Can someone explain open source code in commercial product?

Started by hearsay_harry_22 · Feb 17, 2026 · 675 views · 4 replies
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hearsay_harry_22 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

open source code in commercial product. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 31 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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employeerights_25

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

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samantha_r_10

I went through almost the exact same thing.

Escalating actually worked for me/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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anon_question_2025_35

Honestly? I'd get a consult. Changed my whole perspective when I did ngl.

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Sergei_Mod Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the DMCA safe harbor provisions. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct compliant with notice requirements.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.