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competitor copying my API — am I screwed?

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Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

competitor copying my API. I've been dealing with this for about 7 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 36 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

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

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I've dealt with this before.

Most folks screw this up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

competitor copying my API — am I screwed?

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