Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

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.

A trademark specimen proves your mark is used in commerce. Here’s what the USPTO accepts as a valid specimen and the common mistakes that lead to rejection.

Understanding the difference between libel and slander per se is critical in defamation cases. Revision Legal’s internet defamation attorneys explain each type and how damages are calculated.

Understanding why Amazon suspends or cancels orders helps sellers avoid account problems. Revision Legal’s e-commerce attorneys explain the most common causes of Amazon order issues.

An implied patent license may arise from conduct, equitable estoppel, or a related patent sale. Here’s how courts find implied licenses and what they cover.

Filing a Form 83(b) election within 30 days of receiving restricted stock can save you significant taxes. Here’s how it works and when you should file one.

The Federal Trademark Dilution Act protects famous marks from uses that blur or tarnish them, even without consumer confusion. Here’s what businesses need to know.