Q: I pitched an idea for a software platform to a large local company around the year 2000. The company was extremely
interested before suddenly cutting off communication with my company. I now work for this large corporation and was recently called into a meeting where I saw the product I had pitched had been fully implemented internally. I have zero proof. Do I have an IP case?
A:
Dear Mrs or Mr,
your case would be very hard as the burden of proof lies on your shoulders as you would be in position of plaintiff. Also the time (20 years) is quite a lot and making situation harder as you did not try to patent or protect differently this idea of yours.
Maybe you have some notes, audiorecord or written communication regarding this? I am just guessing as I do not know whats this invention about.
I wish you best of luck with your work and future projects.
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