John DiGiacomo

The Silicon Valley HBO series raised work-for-hire questions about who owns software created by employees. Here’s how the doctrine applies to creative works.

The USPTO was rejecting trademark applications for disparaging terms before the Supreme Court overturned that rule. Here’s a look at cases that were refused under the old standard.

Episode four of our Asked and Answered series tackles listener questions on internet law, e-commerce, and business legal issues from the Revision Legal team.

Willful trademark infringement can result in enhanced statutory damages far exceeding actual losses. Here’s how courts calculate and award damages in trademark infringement cases.

A TTAB proceeding examined whether SMART ONES and SMART BALANCE food trademarks were likely to confuse consumers. Here’s how the board analyzed the likelihood of confusion factors.

Episode three of Asked and Answered features Revision Legal attorneys answering listener questions on internet law, trademarks, copyright, and business law topics.

Episode two of the Asked and Answered series features Revision Legal attorneys answering listener questions on internet law, business contracts, and trademark topics.

The USPTO refused to register PORNO JESUS as a trademark under the Lanham Act’s disparagement clause. Here’s what the rejection reveals about the limits of trademark registration.

Anyone with a real interest in a trademark matter can oppose a pending application at the TTAB. Here’s what standing requires and how to challenge a trademark registration.

A key court ruling limited legal protections for businesses whose proprietary data is stolen. Here’s what the decision means for corporate data security.