Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Employers can generally monitor employee communications on company systems, but state laws vary. Here’s what’s permitted and what notice requirements apply.

Data security protocols are constantly evolving in response to new threats and regulations. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys help businesses stay current with data security legal requirements.

Trade secrets include formulas, customer lists, and processes that give businesses a competitive edge. Here’s what qualifies and how to legally protect your information.

An abandoned trademark may be available for registration, but claiming it requires careful strategy. Here’s how to evaluate and pursue an abandoned mark.

A double patenting rejection prevents inventors from extending patent term by filing duplicate claims. Here’s how to respond and what options are available.

.Sucks domain names are being used to criticize brands, raising trademark and legal questions. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain your options for protecting your brand from .sucks domains.

The TM symbol signals that you’re claiming trademark rights in a mark, even without federal registration. Here’s when to use it and what legal protection it offers.

Patent costs vary by invention type, attorney fees, and USPTO filing fees. Here’s a realistic breakdown of what you should expect to spend from filing through grant.

Incentive stock options (ISOs) and non-qualified stock options (NSOs) differ in tax treatment and eligibility. Here’s what employees and employers need to know.

Mask works are the protected designs for semiconductor chips under the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act. Here’s how this specialized IP protection works.