Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

To receive a patent, an invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful. Here’s what each requirement means and how the USPTO evaluates patent applications.

A civil conspiracy claim arises when two or more parties agree to commit an unlawful act that harms another. Here’s how these claims work in business disputes.

An online brand is only as strong as its legal protection. Here’s how to maximize trademark strength, online brand equity, and protection against infringement.

A Section 103 obviousness rejection is the most common USPTO rejection. Here’s how to argue against it using secondary considerations and claim amendments.

The ® symbol indicates federal trademark registration. Here’s what it means legally, when you can use it, and the consequences of misusing the registered symbol.

Patent applicants must disclose all known prior art to the USPTO in good faith. Here’s what the duty of candor requires and the consequences of failing to comply.

Gray market goods create legal and business problems for e-commerce merchants. Revision Legal’s attorneys explain what gray marketing is and the legal options for combating it in e-commerce.

Trade names identify your business entity; trademarks protect your brand. Here’s the difference and how to determine which — or both — your business needs.

New intellectual property laws in 2021 affect businesses across copyright, trademark, and patent. Revision Legal’s IP attorneys explain the key 2021 legal changes and their business implications.

Actual malice is a key legal standard in defamation cases involving public figures. Revision Legal’s internet defamation attorneys explain actual malice and when it applies to your case.