Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Recent court decisions on what counts as an ‘autodialer’ under the TCPA suggest restrictions may be loosening. Here’s what businesses using automated texts need to know.

Trade secret protection requires taking reasonable measures to keep information confidential. Here’s what courts have accepted as reasonable security measures for trade secret claims.

Amazon account suspensions can devastate third-party sellers overnight. Here’s how to respond to a suspension notice, appeal the decision, and protect your seller account.

Buying or selling an online business involves unique legal steps from letters of intent to purchase agreements. Here’s what both parties need to know before closing the deal.

When an overseas infringer is beyond reach, seizing their payment accounts is a powerful remedy. Here’s how courts allow U.S. rights holders to target foreign infringers’ funds.

Gift cards may need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act as digital access issues gain legal scrutiny. Here’s what businesses with gift card programs need to know.

The federal government announced a crackdown on counterfeit goods and online piracy. Here’s what the initiative targets and what brand owners and rights holders can expect.

Self-employed professionals and freelancers benefit from trademark registration just as much as large companies. Here are five reasons to register your brand as a trademark.

Third-party sellers can arbitrate disputes against Amazon under its seller agreement. Here’s how the arbitration process works and what sellers need to know before filing a claim.

Expanding internationally requires protecting your trademark in each target country. Here’s how to assess whether your business is ready for foreign trademark registrations.