Photography / Image Rights | brand name too similar to competitor

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

brand name too similar to competitor. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 6 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

Illustrative response

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