Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Trade secrets are only protected if you take reasonable steps to keep them confidential. Here’s a practical guide to protecting trade secrets and maintaining their legal status.

Trademark registrations can be cancelled at the TTAB on various grounds. Here’s an overview of the most common legal grounds for trademark cancellation and how the process works.

SaaS agreements govern software-as-a-service relationships between providers and customers. Here’s what cloud business SaaS contracts must include to protect both parties.

Healthcare remains one of the top targets for data breaches. A review of recent major incidents and what hospitals and providers must do to comply.

Employees who steal trade secrets, client lists, or proprietary information create serious legal exposure. Here’s how to protect your intellectual property from employee misappropriation.

Ransomware attacks on hospitals and healthcare systems are rising sharply. Learn how these attacks work and what legal and security steps to take.

Vendors and third-party partners are a leading cause of data breaches. Learn how to vet your vendors and limit liability when they get breached.

A zero-day vulnerability is a software flaw unknown to the vendor, leaving no time to patch before attackers exploit it. Here’s what businesses must know.

New Mexico enacted one of the country’s newest data breach notification laws. Here’s what businesses must do when a breach affects NM residents.

Patent filing costs for startups have decreased and options like micro-entity status reduce fees further. Here’s why startup patent applications are more affordable than most think.