Brand Name / Business Name Conflict — competitor copying my API

Started by confused_seller_legal · Feb 4, 2025 · 1,062 views · 2 replies

For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.

confused_seller_legal OP Jun 28, 2023

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

competitor copying my API. I've been dealing with this for about 13 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 34 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Mod_TermsLaw Moderator Jul 3, 2023

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have 17 U.S.C. § 106 years for this type of claim.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

TruckerRights_OH Jun 29, 2023

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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