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Former Employee Took Client List and Started Competing Business

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Hypothetical question

Honestly or whatever, looking for advice on this situation. Former Employee Took Client List and Started Competing Business What are my options here?

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

Illustrative response

Registration with the Copyright Office is important for enforcement. You can't sue for statutory damages or attorney fees without registration. The filing fee is $65 and it's worth doing for any valuable creative work.

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