Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.
prior art search before patent filing. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already tried to resolve this directly but the other party is not cooperating.
Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Update: filed in small claims court last week. Total cost was $75 filing fee + $20 for service by the sheriff. Small claims is designed for self-representation, but attorney review can help where facts, damages, documentation, or statutory penalties are disputed. The defendant (a major corporation) has to send a representative to appear in person. Most of the time they'd rather settle than send someone to small claims court over a few thousand dollars.