Author Archives: Eric Misterovich

Revision Legal’s Chicago trademark attorneys help Illinois businesses register and protect their trademarks in federal court and at the USPTO. Contact us for a consultation.

Holograms can be trademarked when they function as source identifiers, but the requirements are unique. Here are practice tips for successfully registering a hologram trademark.

Copyright law protects original creative works automatically upon creation, but registration unlocks key benefits. Here are 17 essential things every creator needs to know about copyright.

Trademarking your brand makes it easier to reclaim your Instagram username from infringers. Here’s how to register a trademark and use it to protect your social media handles.

Defamation and false light invasion of privacy are related but distinct legal claims for harmful false statements. Here’s how they differ and what plaintiffs must prove to win.

Illinois requires businesses to notify residents when their personal data is breached. Here’s what the law covers, the deadlines, and the penalties.

Michigan’s data breach notification law sets specific requirements for when and how businesses must notify affected residents. Here’s what it requires.

When private photos are stolen from a cell phone and shared without consent, victims have legal options. Here’s how to fight back and protect your rights.

Twitter allows trademark owners to reclaim usernames that infringe their marks. Here’s how to submit a claim, what Twitter requires, and what happens after you report infringement.

Facebook’s IP reporting tools allow trademark owners to reclaim infringing usernames and pages. Here’s how to use Facebook’s process to protect your brand on the platform.