John Di Giacomo

Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims build on others for narrower protection. Here’s how to use both strategically to maximize your patent coverage.

From Coca-Cola to Apple, landmark trademark cases have shaped brand protection law. Here’s a look at the most significant and fascinating trademark disputes.

Amazon suspensions can be prevented with the right policies and compliance practices. Revision Legal’s e-commerce attorneys explain the key steps sellers can take to avoid account suspension.

The key to trademark registration is distinctiveness — but many marks are rejected as merely descriptive. Here’s the difference and how courts draw the line.

Data breaches cost businesses millions in fines, lawsuits, and lost customers. Learn the true financial impact and how to reduce your risk.

Fake Google reviews can damage your business reputation and SEO. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain legal strategies to identify and remove fraudulent Google reviews.

Continuation-in-part applications add new matter but create complex priority date issues. Here’s why most patent attorneys advise against filing them.

Trademarks range from generic (no protection) to fanciful (strongest protection). Here’s a breakdown of all five types and what each means for registrability.

The America Invents Act shifted the U.S. to a first-to-file patent system in 2013. Here’s the history of the change and what it means for inventors today.

An invention must be novel to receive a patent — meaning no prior art can disclose the same invention. Here’s how the novelty requirement works under U.S. law.