Author Archives: Eric Misterovich

Revision Legal provides intellectual property legal services in St. Joseph, Michigan, including trademark, copyright, and patent representation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforces trademark rights at the border by seizing counterfeit goods. Here’s how brand owners can record trademarks with CBP for protection.

Apple claimed copyright infringement when a third party published one of its contracts. Here’s what the case teaches about copyright in business agreements.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a trade dress infringement claim, finding no protectable product appearance rights. Here’s what the ruling means for trade dress law.

Personal names can be trademarked when they are used to identify goods or services in commerce. Here’s when personal names qualify for trademark registration and the requirements.

Hiring a trademark attorney instead of using a DIY service significantly improves your chances of registration and enforcement. Here’s why professional help is worth the investment.

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board denied an appeal to register CARL’S BAR as a trademark. Here’s what the decision reveals about surname-based trademark registration refusals.

Registering a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office unlocks important legal advantages. Here’s why creators should register their works and what registration provides.

Book titles can qualify for trademark protection in some cases, but the rules are complex. Here’s when a book title is protectable as a trademark and how to register it.

A trademark dispute over the Angry Birds game revealed how video game IP is protected and contested. Here’s what game developers can learn from the Angry Birds trademark fight.