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What's the deal with someone copied my website design?

Started by losing_my_mind_here_24 · Oct 8, 2025 · 2,529 views · 8 replies
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losing_my_mind_here_24 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

someone copied my website design. I've been dealing with this for about 13 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?

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citylawyer_26

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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Patrick_L_21

Honestly? I'd get a consult. Changed my whole perspective when I did.

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adulting_is_hard_12

I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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paper_pusher_17

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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remote_work_life_34

Idk but have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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samantha_r_10

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

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager haha.

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jenny_2024_10

Honestly, i've dealt with this before.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in teh long run haha.

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cubicle_rebel_4

Crossposting my experience here because I think it's relevant: I successfully disputed a charge through my credit card issuer under the Fair Credit Billing Act. The key was filing within 60 days of the statement date and putting the dispute in writing. The credit card company investigated and issued a permanent credit.