Author Archives: Eric Misterovich

A copyright infringement case in Chicago was dismissed on procedural grounds. Here’s what the ruling reveals about standing and pleading requirements in copyright suits.

A court ruled Vimeo ineligible for DMCA safe harbor after finding it had knowledge of infringing content. Here’s what the ruling means for online video platforms.

Subway’s FOOTLONG trademark faced a TTAB challenge arguing the term was generic or merely descriptive. Here’s how the board analyzed the mark and what it means for food brands.

Malibu Media filed hundreds of copyright infringement lawsuits against BitTorrent users. Here’s what these cases involved and how defendants responded to the claims.

Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted YouTube videos without permission. Here’s how the four-factor test applies to YouTube content and what uses qualify.

Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are the three main forms of intellectual property protection. Here’s a plain-English introduction to what each one covers and how they differ.

Registering a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office unlocks statutory damages and attorney’s fees. Here’s why registration matters even if your work is automatically protected.

Receiving a copyright cease and desist letter can be alarming. Here’s what it means, how to evaluate the claim, and what your response options are.

Malibu Media filed a John Doe copyright lawsuit in Michigan against an anonymous BitTorrent defendant. Here’s how the case proceeded and what it means for file sharing litigation.

Revision Legal’s West Michigan trademark attorneys help businesses throughout the region register and protect their brands. Contact us for trademark registration and enforcement help.