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?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
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.
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.
If someone is using your copyrighted work without permission, a cease-and-desist letter is usually the first step. About 70% of the time, the infringer will take it down without needing to file suit.
Following - dealing with similar IP issues.
A cease and desist letter is usually the first step. Many situations resolve at that stage.
Same boat here. The waiting is the hardest part.
Copyright registration isn't required but it helps a lot with damages.