Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The Nice Classification system organizes trademarks into 45 classes. Here’s a guide to the international trademark classes and how to choose the right ones.

Nominative fair use allows use of another’s trademark to reference their product or service. Here’s how it differs from classic fair use and when it applies.

Libel per quod is a type of defamation that requires proof of special damages. Revision Legal’s internet defamation attorneys explain this legal concept and how to prove a libel per quod claim.

You don’t need a working prototype to file a patent application. Here’s what the USPTO requires and how to patent an invention that exists only on paper.

Common law copyright provides limited protection for unpublished works before formal registration. Here’s what it covers and why formal registration is still better.

A Trademark Statement of Use must be filed to complete an intent-to-use application. Here’s everything you need to know about timing, requirements, and extensions.

Negligent and fraudulent misrepresentation are two distinct torts with different intent requirements. Here’s how to distinguish them and what you must prove in court.

Recovering a banned Amazon seller account requires the right strategy and documentation. Revision Legal’s e-commerce attorneys explain the three key steps to successful Amazon reinstatement.

A dead trademark has been abandoned or cancelled — but registering it isn’t always straightforward. Here’s what to consider before pursuing a dead mark.

The Ninth Circuit’s handling of copyright originality doctrine has left some courts confused. Here’s what the originality requirement means and how courts apply it.