Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
employer claiming my side project IP. I've been dealing with this for about 10 months now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves content I created over the past 15 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I practice in this area. 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.
I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
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