Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

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 […]

Yes, fitness influencers need experienced and skilled lawyers for many legal services. Indeed, all social media influencers need social media attorneys for various types of legal services. It is important to establish a relationship with a social media and influencer attorney far in advance of needing one because of threatened or actual litigation. If you […]

Traditionally, legal scholars distinguish five types of trademarks. These are generally ranged on a spectrum from strongest to weakest. However, as discussed below, there are several other methods of distinguishing types of trademarks. And, when considering your company’s trademarking strategy, it is valuable to consider the other methods of differentiating trademark types. If you have […]

The type of lawyer that you need for slander or defamation of character is a lawyer with deep experience in defamation law. In addition, experience in legal fields adjacent to defamation law, like internet law, First Amendment law, privacy law, and even criminal law (since some types of defamation — like revenge pornography — are […]

Selling counterfeit products on Amazon is unlawful in the U.S. Counterfeiting is a violation of U.S. trademark laws. Counterfeiting is selling a product on Amazon that falsely claims or is falsely labeled as a particular brand when it is not. Many counterfeits are obvious fakes, but even if the product is of suburb quality, it […]