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?
Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the relevant statute. Your state may provide additional protections.
One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
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.
DMCA takedown might be faster than litigation if it's online.