What would you do about someone copied my website design?

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I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

someone copied my website design. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving ngl.

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

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

The #1 mistake I see here is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Standard disclaimer: talk to an actual attorney for your case.