John DiGiacomo

Choosing a business name without checking trademark availability is a costly mistake. Here’s how to pick a legally safe name and lock it down with trademark registration.

The SEC’s 2018 cybersecurity guidance clarifies that data breaches are likely material events requiring disclosure. Learn what public companies must report.

Trademark registration gives your brand legal protection that common law rights can’t match. Here are ten compelling reasons every business should register its trademark with the USPTO.

When an employee intentionally leaks customer data, can your business be held liable? Courts have found employers responsible in several key cases.

Telemedicine platforms need carefully drafted terms of service to address patient consent, liability, and regulatory compliance. Here’s what telehealth terms of service must cover.

The FTC’s annual Privacy and Data Security Update is essential reading for any business that collects consumer data. Here are 7 key takeaways.

Grumpy Cat’s owners sued a company for exceeding the scope of a licensing agreement. Here’s what the copyright and trademark case decided and what it means for licensing deals.

Understanding how hackers breach systems is the first step to defending against them. Here are 10 of the most common data breach attack methods.

Automated trademark filing services can miss critical legal issues that lead to rejection or weak protection. Here’s why you should think twice before using them.

Trademark strength determines how much legal protection your mark receives. Here’s the five-level trademark distinctiveness spectrum from fanciful to generic marks.