I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
competitor copying my API. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves software/code I developed over the past 16 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
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 attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
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.
For anyone dealing with a company that's ignoring your complaints: file a BBB complaint AND a complaint with your state's consumer protection agency. Companies often respond to BBB complaints because it affects their rating. It's not a legal action, but it creates pressure.