utility vs design patent strategy — sharing my story

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Hypothetical question

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

utility vs design patent strategy. I've been dealing with this for about 11 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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Honestly, nAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Every situation is different so YMMV.

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

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics.

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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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Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

Illustrative response

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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Look, not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

A lot of people mess up by is hiring an attorney to send teh initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.