Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Under US patent law, the owner of a patent has the exclusive right for the duration of the patent to manufacture, market, sell, and license the invention that is protected by the patent. This is similarly true for patents issued by patent offices in foreign countries. If you violate someone else’s patent, you can be […]

In the U.S., patents are issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). When a patent application is submitted, the USPTO will assign a patent examiner to the application. In general, the patent examiner is tasked with ensuring that the patent application meets the legal requirements. If the legal requirements are NOT met, then […]

Trademarking a phrase or slogan requires showing it’s distinctive and not merely descriptive. Here’s the fastest path to registration and what to avoid.

For inventors and owners who have received, from a foreign (non-U.S.) patent office, a notice of patent allowance or a final ruling allowing at least one claim, there is a process for fast-tracking any corresponding U.S. patent application. This is called the “Patent Prosecution Highway” (“PPH”). The PPH is an international treaty-based arrangement between the […]

When a patent applicant receives a “final determination” — a Final Office Action — from the US Patent Office, the applicant has several options. One option is to file a Request for Continued Examination (“RCE”). Here is a brief explanation of the definition of an RCE, the requirements and advantages. What is an RCE? Essentially, […]

Every website has specific legal requirements that must be met to avoid liability. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys provide a comprehensive checklist of the most important website legal obligations.

eBay’s Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) program lets IP owners remove infringing listings. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain how to use the VeRO program to protect your brand on eBay.

When the USPTO publishes a trademark for opposition, third parties have 30 days to challenge it. Here’s what this stage means and how to respond.

Federal trademark registration pays dividends in brand protection, enforcement, and business value. Here are the top five reasons to register your mark today.

The first sale doctrine limits trademark and copyright owners’ control over goods after an authorized sale. Here’s how it works and when it applies.