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[–] Ross_audio@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The statute of limitations is much longer than a year. It's usually around 5.

They can wait, see who's made the money, then target them for a payout.

[–] fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

A court wouldn't look favourably on that.

Rights couldn't have been very b important if you just let it run.

[–] Ross_audio@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

They really don't care. It can take a lot of time to put a solid case together and you're better off having a solid case than a quick trial.