I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.
prior art search before patent filing. I've been dealing with this for about 11 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but the other party is not cooperating.
What's the typical outcome in situations like this?
NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. But don't just take my word for it, get real legal advice.
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.
For anyone dealing with trade secret theft: act fast. The longer you wait, the harder it is to get an injunction. Most courts want to see that you took immediate action to protect your confidential information.
A cease and desist letter is usually the first step. Many situations resolve at that stage.