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Warning: someone copied my website design

Started by smallbizhelp_23 · Dec 12, 2025 · 260 views · 1 reply
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smallbizhelp_23 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

someone copied my website design. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 14 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

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laura.p_3

I keep hearing about cases like this.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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BarAdmitted2019_9 Business Owner

This might be obvious, but always read the fine print before signing anything. I know, I know — nobody does. But the one time I actually read a 30-page agreement, I found a clause that would have waived my right to sue. Got it removed before signing.

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billable_hours_7

Thread bookmark. Coming back to this later. Currently dealing with a similar issue and will share my experience once it's resolved.