Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

With great success often comes greater exposure to risk. As a relatively new, fully-online entity with over 800 million worldwide users, TikTok has become a more recent target of cybersquatting schemes. As cybersquatting becomes an increasingly prevalent form of fraudulent online activity, these cases serve as a warning to businesses and consumers about current cybersquatting […]

Instagram’s terms of service grant the platform broad rights over content you post. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain what rights you retain and lose when posting on social media.

To obtain a patent, an inventor must file an application with the US Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The most important part of the application — and often the most difficult part to draft — is setting out in words what the invention is. This is called the “patent claim.” In essence, the patent claims […]

From Coca-Cola to Apple, landmark trademark cases have shaped brand protection law. Here’s a look at the most significant and fascinating trademark disputes.

Amazon suspensions can be prevented with the right policies and compliance practices. Revision Legal’s e-commerce attorneys explain the key steps sellers can take to avoid account suspension.

The key to trademark registration is distinctiveness — but many marks are rejected as merely descriptive. Here’s the difference and how courts draw the line.

Data breaches cost businesses millions in fines, lawsuits, and lost customers. Learn the true financial impact and how to reduce your risk.

Fake Google reviews can damage your business reputation and SEO. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain legal strategies to identify and remove fraudulent Google reviews.

Patent applications are filed to protect inventions. Obtaining a patent gives the owner a 20-year right to exclusive use, production, sale and marketing of the invention. A “continuation-in-part” application (“CIP”) is a subsequent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), which adds one or more additional subject matters which were not […]

Trademarks range from generic (no protection) to fanciful (strongest protection). Here’s a breakdown of all five types and what each means for registrability.