Author Archives: Eric Misterovich

In 2014, we noticed a growing number of domain theft cases. These people contacted us with similar stories: their domain portfolio, usually full of revenue generating websites, has disappeared. Poof. Many times, the victims are not aware of the theft until days or weeks after it happened. In other words, they did not follow some […]

Not many people question the value of domain names. Multi-million dollar domain names are nothing new. But as we grow more comfortable understanding the true value of domain names, the steps users take to secure those domain names is severally lacking. This can lead to the stunning realization that a domain name has been transferred […]

Trademark Law 101   A trademark can be a word, phrase, logo, or combination of the three. This “mark” serves a specific purpose: it identifies the source of goods or services. The purpose of trademark law is to avoid consumer confusion.   When you use an inherently distinctive mark “in commerce,” you automatically obtain trademark […]

Revision Legal attorneys regularly assist individuals and businesses that have been the subject of domain theft. Recently, we have learned of one individual that may be connected to these activities. Specifically, we are aware that multiple domain names have been reported as stolen and now list an individual by the name of YINZHONG XIE as the Registrant […]

An Introduction to TuneSat and Copyright Infringement Notifications Brief Overview of Copyright Law and Licensing Copyright law grants property rights to authors/creators of original works of expression. If you compose a new song, you have a copyright property interest in that song. If someone comes along later and copies your work, they have infringed your […]

Michigan Invests Locally Exemption We have written repeatedly on Michigan’s new crowdfunding regulations established as the Michigan Invests Locally Exemption (“MILE”). Whether you like them or not, the MILE regulations take aim at striking a balance between permitting new avenues of equity-driven fundraising, while seeking to protect its participants from unscrupulous offerors. MILE only applies, […]

Today we testified on Michigan SB 524 and 525, which criminalizes “revenge porn” in the State of Michigan. Attorney John Di Giacomo made the following comments:   My name is John Di Giacomo and I am an Internet and intellectual property attorney and partner with Revision Legal. My office is located in downtown Traverse City, […]

Today we testified on Michigan SB 524 and 525, which criminalizes “revenge porn” in the State of Michigan. Attorney Eric Misterovich made the following comments:   My name is Eric Misterovich and I am an intellectual property and Internet lawyer and a partner in Revision Legal. My office is located in St. Joseph, Michigan and […]

SEC social media guidelines will have a substantial impact on how Michigan crowdfunding ventures advertise their offerings. Before reviewing the details of the new rules, let’s take a look at Michigan’s crowdfunding law. A Little History & the Dawn of Crowdfunding Traditionally, a small business owner seeking investments went to friends and neighbors pitching an idea until […]

  (a) Marks registerable In addition to the principal register, the Director shall keep a continuation of the register provided in paragraph (b) of section 1 of the Act of March 19, 1920, entitled “An Act to give effect to certain provisions of the convention for the protection of trademarks and commercial names, made and […]