John DiGiacomo

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.

Continuation patents let you pursue additional claims based on a pending application. Here’s when and why to include continuations in your patent portfolio strategy.

Spotting intellectual property violations early allows you to act before significant damage occurs. Here’s how to identify infringement and what steps to take.

Filing a false DMCA takedown notice carries serious legal consequences including liability. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain the legal risks of submitting a fraudulent DMCA claim.

TikTok has become a major target of international cybersquatting. Learn how TikTok’s legal team fights domain squatters and what it means for brands.