Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The Lanham Act The Lanham act permits a plaintiff to bring a claim of false advertising in federal court. The Lanham provides that “Any person who…uses in commerce any…false or misleading description of fact, which…in commercial advertising or promotion, misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic origin of his or her or another person’s goods, […]

A brand is your company’s identity in the marketplace; a trademark is the legal protection for that identity. Here’s the key distinction every business needs to know.

Under both federal and state laws, trade secrets are legally protected from being stolen by employees, former employees, competitors, cybercriminals, and anyone else. Under both federal and state laws, a trade secret is some information or data that is kept secret that “… derives independent economic value from not being generally known to, and not […]

The Copyright Act grants copyright owners the exclusive right to make copies — but what counts as a copy? Here’s what the law says and recent court interpretations.

A US District Court judge recently answered this question in the negative. Indeed, the court stated that the “clear answer is no.” See Thaler v. Hirshfeld, Case No. 1:20-cv-903 (US Dist. E.D. Virginia September 3, 2021). The court held that the “plain language” of the US Patent Act provides that only inventors are entitled to […]

To streamline hiring, many employers have begun using artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machines learning programs to screen employment applicants. However, this has given rise to concerns of AI bias. Indeed, to combat this bias in the use of AI, New York City has just passed an ordinance banning bias in the use of AI and […]

Companies that violate data privacy laws face extensive and costly remediation requirements. Revision Legal’s privacy attorneys help businesses understand and minimize their exposure.

Inherently distinctive trademarks are easier to register and protect. Here’s how to evaluate whether your proposed mark qualifies as inherently distinctive.

A “written description” is one of the many requirements for obtaining a patent. The written description requirement is contained in the Patent Act which states that the “specification shall contain a written description of the invention in such full, clear, concise, and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the art . . […]

US businesses must take supplemental measures to comply with GDPR after data transfer rulings. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys help companies meet cross-border data transfer requirements.