3D printing patented designs — update in comments

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Hypothetical question

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

3D printing patented designs. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving no cap.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 32 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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

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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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The key lesson I learned from my experience: DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Screenshots, emails, certified letters, photos — all timestamped. When it came time to prove my case, having a clear paper trail made all the difference.