Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
reverse engineering software. I've been dealing with this for about 11 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
This involves software/code I developed over the past 35 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Pro tip: if a company is violating your rights and you need legal help but can't afford it, check if any law school clinics in your area handle your type of case. Law students (supervised by licensed attorneys) provide free legal services and are often very thorough because they're learning.
The statute of limitations for copyright is 3 years. Don't wait too long.
Have you documented the creation date and your original work? That's key for any IP claim.
Bookmarking this for reference. Great discussion.
I'd recommend consulting an IP attorney. The initial consult is usually free.
The statute of limitations for copyright is 3 years. Don't wait too long.