Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Yes, attorneys’ fees are available in what are called “exceptional cases” of trademark infringement. The Lanham Act — the federal trademark statute — expressly allows a federal court to award reasonable attorneys’ fees in “exceptional cases” of trademark infringement to the prevailing party. 15 U.S.C. § 1117(a). This is a statutorily-created exception to the normal […]

The answer is: “yes, but not always.” In general, US copyright law allows the owner of an original work of authorship to prohibit the creation and display of derivative works without authorization. For example, if I write a marvelous novel, it is copyright infringement for someone to write and perform a theater production or make […]

Has your Amazon seller account been suspended? Call us. We can help. At Revision Legal, we have the best Amazon Suspension Appeal attorneys. We are the Amazon legal help you need. But, you may ask: “Why do I need the help of an Amazon Seller lawyer?” Here are several reasons. First, an Amazon marketplace suspension […]

Companies that provide Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) are engaged in a legally complex business where getting the details right is crucial to success. Getting the legal details right the FIRST TIME is just as important. To accomplish this, SaaS companies need to retain attorneys with deep knowledge of SasS business models and agreements. In this article, we […]

If you have signed an agreement that contains a non-compete clause, you should consult with top-tier business attorneys to see if there are legal methods of getting around the clause. A non-compete clause/agreement generally bars a person from competing against the business with which the non-compete has been signed. Typically, these are inserted into employment […]

Trademarks are powerful tools that can be used to create and cement customer loyalty to a product or service and that can drive sales and profits. Some trademarks are so powerful and famous that, by themselves, the trademarks are worth billions of dollars. To be powerful, a trademark must be distinctive enough to create an […]

Internet defamation can cause serious injury to those who are targeted and victims of online libel and slander have legal rights. Indeed, those rights can be vindicated in the judicial system by initiating defamation litigation. Libel and slander are two types of online defamation. The main difference is that libel is written defamation, while slander […]

Have you received an intellectual property complaint regarding your Amazon seller account? Has your Amazon marketplace account been suspended? We can help. Our team of proven Amazon seller’s lawyers know how to best respond to each different type of Amazon seller suspension. A “cookie-cutter” approach rarely succeeds. One common reason that Amazon seller accounts are […]

False advertising is unlawful under federal and state laws. If you have been the victim of false advertising, you need legal advice and counsel from false advertising attorneys. False advertising laws are complex and, so, you need the best litigation team. Generally, consumers have many rights and the ability to sue under false advertising laws. […]

In business litigation and in all other types of civil litigation, lawyers for parties to the litigation have the ability to issue requests for documents and information through the process of sending subpoenas. A subpoena is a written document containing various information about the civil case that is sent to a person or business demanding […]