> many of these threats are intimidation tactics, but it feels different when you're the target.
Yep, they are deliberately pushing your buttons to make you fearful. And fear doesn't change the reality of whether or not they have an actual basis for their letter. It is just a letter. They have not sued. Even if they sue, that doesn't mean they have a strong case. Even if they have a strong case, that doesn't mean they still aren't aiming for a settlement of some kind.
A friend of mine who is an attorney once told me that getting sued is a milestone, not a disaster - if nobody is suing you, you aren't making any waves. I'm not sure I agree with that philosophy, but the point is - this is just a letter. Quitting the project over it is letting bullies win. Don't do that.
The best recommendation is to talk to a lawyer. None of us can possibly have a clue what the best move is without knowing all the details, so tell those details to someone who is qualified to give you actual legal advice.
Yep, they are deliberately pushing your buttons to make you fearful. And fear doesn't change the reality of whether or not they have an actual basis for their letter. It is just a letter. They have not sued. Even if they sue, that doesn't mean they have a strong case. Even if they have a strong case, that doesn't mean they still aren't aiming for a settlement of some kind.
A friend of mine who is an attorney once told me that getting sued is a milestone, not a disaster - if nobody is suing you, you aren't making any waves. I'm not sure I agree with that philosophy, but the point is - this is just a letter. Quitting the project over it is letting bullies win. Don't do that.
The best recommendation is to talk to a lawyer. None of us can possibly have a clue what the best move is without knowing all the details, so tell those details to someone who is qualified to give you actual legal advice.