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utility vs design patent strategy — update in comments

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Hypothetical question

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

utility vs design patent strategy. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.

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

Illustrative response

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

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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.

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DMCA takedown might be faster than litigation if it's online.

utility vs design patent strategy — update in comments

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