TIL about competitor copying my API

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

competitor copying my API. I've been dealing with this for about 2 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 23 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.

The trap most people fall into is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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.