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Content Scraping / Data Copying — reverse engineering software

Started by derek_j_17 · Sep 25, 2023 · 619 views · 1 reply
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derek_j_17 OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

reverse engineering software. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves original creative work over the past 16 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

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ComplianceOfficer_12

Honestly, a competitor reverse-engineered our desktop application and built a compatible clone that reads our proprietary file format. They're marketing it as "compatible with [our product]." We have a EULA that prohibits reverse engineering. What are our options?

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RiskAnalyst_15

Not gonna lie, final update on my case: settled for the full amount I demanded or whatever, plus they covered my filing costs. Total time from demand letter to settlement: 6 weeks. The key was having a well-documented demand with specific legal citations and a clear deadline. They knew I would follow through.