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Quick question about open source code in commercial product

Started by justmyopinion_26 · Sep 22, 2024 · 1,341 views · 3 replies
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justmyopinion_26 OP

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

open source code in commercial product. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks now and the situation isn't improving tbh.

This involves content I created over the past 24 months. I do not have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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ashley_m_22

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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citylawyer_20

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.

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need_advice_asap_2

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.