John DiGiacomo

Landmark patent cases from the 21st century have reshaped patent eligibility, infringement standards, and claim construction. Here are the most significant rulings.

The Trademark Supplemental Register accepts marks that aren’t yet distinctive enough for the Principal Register. Here’s what it offers and its limitations.

An inter partes review lets third parties challenge patent validity before the USPTO. Here’s what an IPR covers, when to file, and what outcomes are possible.

Revenge porn is illegal in most US states with both civil and criminal penalties. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain the laws against non-consensual pornography and your legal rights.

Defamation includes both libel (written) and slander (spoken). Here’s a complete guide to what defamation means, how to prove it, and your legal options.

A patent’s filing date and priority date are often different and both matter for validity. Here’s what each date means and how they affect your patent rights.

Design patents protect ornamental appearance; utility patents protect functional inventions. Here’s how they differ in scope, cost, term, and enforcement strategy.

A proper copyright notice includes the copyright symbol, year of publication, and owner’s name. Here’s the correct format and where to place it on your work.

Correctly identifying inventors on a patent application is a legal requirement. Here’s what inventorship means, who qualifies, and what happens when it’s listed wrong.

Slogans can be trademarked if they’re distinctive rather than merely descriptive. Here’s what makes a slogan registrable and how to strengthen your application.