Q: When was taking someone’s permissions and rights legal? Intellectual Property ?
Ex removes my rights and controls my devices. Courts care about financial loss. Programming battle while court is clueless. He’s hacked through me into others
A:
Taking someone's permissions and rights without their consent is generally not legal in California, regardless of whether it relates to intellectual property or any other type of property. Intellectual property rights are protected by federal and state law, and the unauthorized use or control of someone else's intellectual property can result in civil and even criminal penalties.
If your ex has taken control of your devices and removed your rights without your consent, you may have legal options available to you. You may be able to seek a restraining order, file a civil lawsuit for damages, or even file a criminal complaint if your ex's actions rise to the level of a criminal offense.
It's important to note that the court's focus on financial loss does not mean that other types of harm, such as emotional distress or loss of privacy, are not also considered. If your ex's actions have caused you harm beyond just financial loss, you may be able to seek compensation for those damages as well.
If you believe that your ex has hacked into your devices and gained unauthorized access to your personal information or the personal information of others, you should report this to law enforcement. Hacking is a criminal offense in California and can result in serious consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
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