Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.
employer claiming my side project IP. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.
Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
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.
PSA: many consumer protection statutes allow recovery of attorney fees and treble (3x) damages. This means even if your actual damages are small, the statutory multiplier can make it worthwhile to pursue. Check your state's consumer protection act.