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Open Source License Compliance: reverse engineering software

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Started by justmyopinion_28 · Aug 7, 2023 · 1,068 views · 5 replies

For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.

justmyopinion_28 OP Sep 25, 2023

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

reverse engineering software. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 30 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

plea_bargain_bob_6 Dec 31, 2023

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

is_this_even_legal_17 Jan 9, 2024

Yeah this happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

curious_renter_86 Apr 3, 2026

A cease and desist letter is usually the first step. Many situations resolve at that stage.

asking_time_23 Apr 3, 2026

Have you documented the creation date and your original work? That's key for any IP claim.

quick_customer_97 Apr 3, 2026

Following - dealing with similar IP issues.

Open Source License Compliance: reverse engineering software

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