I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.
trade dress for product packaging. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but did not get a clear answer.
Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?
I talked to a lawyer when this happened to me. Worth every penny.
I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.
This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.
I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.
Following this thread — following
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.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.
Following this thread — Are you me? Literally going through this rn.
I mean i went through almost the exact same thing.
In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented sadly.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I demanded to talk to a manager and suddenly they could help/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.
So this is more common than people think.
I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run lol.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I've dealt with this before.
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Following this thread — This is eerily similar to what I'm dealing with. Keep us posted?
NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Caveat: I'm not your lawyer and this isn't legal advice lol
Quick update on my situation: filed a complaint with the state attorney general's office and got a response within 10 days. They opened an investigation and the company suddenly became very cooperative. Sometimes regulatory pressure works faster than litigation.
Reminder that many states have free or low-cost dispute resolution programs run by the state court system. In California, check your county's ADR program — mediation is often available for free or under $200. Much faster than litigation.