Photography / Image Rights — former employee took trade secrets

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

former employee took trade secrets. I've been dealing with this for about 13 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 20 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the Lanham Act years for this type of claim.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.