Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.
reverse engineering software. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves software/code I developed over the past 30 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
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 17 U.S.C. § 106, substantially similar.
The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.
I've dealt with this before.
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.
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.
I've dealt with this before.
In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
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.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
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.
I've dealt with this before.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
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.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
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.
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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