I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
open source code in commercial product. I've been dealing with this for about 11 months now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves content I created over the past 9 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?
Statute of limitations warning: I almost missed the deadline to file my claim. In most states, the clock starts ticking from when the violation occurred OR when you discovered it (the discovery rule). Don't assume you have unlimited time — check your state's SOL for your specific type of claim.
Have you documented the creation date and your original work? That's key for any IP claim.
DMCA takedown might be faster than litigation if it's online.