Author Archives: Eric Misterovich

Recently, a website called hitpiece.com launched. This website claims to sell NFTs of songs. The problem is that the website has no license or permission to use the songs. And the library of NFTs include some of the biggest names in the music industry and some of our personal favorites (Jackie Venson). The use of […]

Trademark registration serves an important function for large and small businesses alike. But, the cost of trademark registration can be an important consideration for smaller businesses. While Revision Legal provides up-front transparency in our flat fee registration packages, a question often arises regarding the costs of renewing a federal trademark. Below is a summary of […]

Amazon recently launched a new, updated Amazon Brand Registry Program, Brand Registry, which helps protects the brands of sellers who use Amazon as a platform to make sales. The whole function and purpose of a brand is so that consumers can readily identify manufacturers and products that they trust. Amazon Brand Registry: New Tools For Amazon […]

Did someone register your personal name as a domain name? You may have a cause of action against that person for a violation of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), sometimes known as domain squatting a personal name. What is the ACPA? The ACPA is a federal law enacted in 1999 used to prevent people from […]

Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) vs. UDRP: differences between a domain name dispute under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy versus one under the Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act which is a federal statute. Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Under the UDRP a complainant has to prove three elements. The first is that […]

The quality of customer reviews greatly influences how well your business performs on Amazon. In fact, nearly 4 in 5 customers (79%) read reviews prior to making an Amazon purchase, according to price optimization platform Feedvisor. However, reviews can also be used against you by malicious Amazon competitors. Reviews are, unfortunately, just one way that […]

When is comes to website accessibility, there is a difference between a website that is accessible and one that is ADA-compliant, and that difference can have a huge impact on a business. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that mainly regulates accessibility for business, government entities, and more. Although the ADA does […]

Most businesses are familiar with basic US business contracts and with the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”). Unless your business involves a significant component of international transactions, you may not be familiar with the Convention/Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (“CISG”). CISG law and CISG forms govern international sales of commercial goods, but not services, […]

Revision Legal’s Michigan trademark lawyers are experts in trademark law. Our Michigan trademark attorneys have handled trademark registration, trademark licensing, and trademark litigation in state and federal courts around the United States. Our Michigan trademark lawyers are licensed to practice in the state courts of Michigan, the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Western District […]

BitTorrent Copyright Defense Few things are more frustrating than being sued for something you were not aware was happening and did not do. Unfortunately, this is the situation that many individuals or business owners find themselves when they receive a letter from their Internet Service Provider (ISP) informing them that they are the subject of […]