Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The experienced defamation attorneys here at Revision Legal do not recommend that you file a defamation lawsuit without an attorney. Defamation litigation and the legal processes involved are complex. At minimum, we recommend that you give us a call for a consultation. Our numbers are: 231-714-0100 or 855-473-8474. However, we recognize that some feel that […]

As reported here by Fortune news media, the U.S. Copyright Office has announced that images created by artificial intelligence programs (“A.I.”) are not copyrightable. A.I. programs have, of course, been in the news lately given the public launch of A.I. online products like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Bing. ChatGPT has been famously writing quality college […]

We wrote an article recently discussing a Trademark Statement of Use, which included discussions of the purpose and legal requirements of a Statement of Use. In this article, the top-rated Trademark Lawyers at Revision Legal discuss a different trademark form called a Trademark Declaration of Use. If you have been searching for the “best Trademark […]

Very broadly, Trademark Class 25 is for clothing and wearing apparel. According to recent studies, Class 25 is the most common (by far) Class chosen by those seeking to register trademarks in the U.S. and around the world. To be legally valid, a trademark MUST be linked to a specific trademark Class. Further, a trademark […]

In the United States, generally speaking, businesses have the legal privilege to compete against each other in the marketplace. Businesses are legally allowed to use any lawful means in that competition to sell their goods and services and to “woo” customers. However, the privilege to compete involves only LAWFUL means and methods. That said, some […]

Generally, “trade dress” is a legal term of art that refers to the “look” of a product, including how it is designed and the manner in which it is packaged. These are how products are “dressed” in the same manner as how persons are dressed in clothing, hairstyling, and makeup. Some of the more famous […]

A certification trademark is a special type of trademark that certifies a product as having certain characteristics, qualities, or standing with regard to standards set by an organization, such as an industry group or governmental body. It is also used to certify a product or service as having met certain agreed-upon standards of performance or […]

Trademarks are an important part of a business’s identity and are used to distinguish the products and services of one company from another. Trademarks can come in many forms, from words to logos, and can be registered both nationally and internationally. It is important to understand the duration of trademark protection to ensure your business […]

A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others. It is a form of intellectual property that grants an exclusive right to a business or individual to use a particular trademark for a specified period of time. Trademarks can be words, symbols, […]

Yes, you can register a trademark in your state. Indeed, even if you register a trademark at the federal level, there are some advantages to registering your trademark in states where you do business. In this article, the skilled and top-rated Trademark Attorneys at Revision Legal discuss some of the advantages of registering a trademark […]