I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.
open source code in commercial product. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves original creative work over the past 32 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.
This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the Lanham Act, likely to cause confusion.
I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.
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.
I've dealt with this before.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.
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.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.
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