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Domain Name Dispute — software patent eligibility after Alice

Started by frustrated_student_question · Dec 2, 2025 · 1,152 views · 16 replies
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frustrated_student_question OP

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

software patent eligibility after Alice. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but did not get a clear answer.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

HM
help_me_business_owner_GA

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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throwaway_renter_question

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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confused_homeowner_2026

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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frustrated_freelancer_CO

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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confused_contractor_OH

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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NurseUnion_Rep

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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HRManager_Chicago

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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NurseUnion_Rep

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

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

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably the relevant statute, which requires showing actionable.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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confused_freelancer_2022

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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TechStartup_Founder

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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eComm_Seller_2022

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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NurseUnion_Rep

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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DevOps_Seattle

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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LandlordTom_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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RestaurantOwner_Miami

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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