John DiGiacomo

A Data Protection Officer helps businesses navigate GDPR, CCPA, and state privacy laws. Here’s what they do and when you’re required to appoint one.

The Supreme Court heard Oil States Energy and SAS Institute to review the constitutionality of inter partes review proceedings at the USPTO. Here’s what was at stake.

There are many startup and already successful e-commerce entrepreneurs who are importing products from China and then make good profits by re-selling them on Amazon and/or on similar online sales platforms. However, special care should be taken with electronic devices because such must comply with the Communication Act of 1934, as amended, and with regulations […]

Hasbro tried to register the scent of Play-Doh as a trademark but faced significant obstacles. Here’s what the case reveals about the requirements for scent trademark registration.

The trademark battle between Smashburger and In-N-Out Burger produced seven practical lessons about protecting restaurant brands and trade dress. Here’s what brand owners should learn.

Trademark genericide happens when a brand name becomes so common it loses legal protection. Here’s how brand owners can prevent genericide and maintain their trademark rights.

The Defend Trade Secrets Act created a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. Here’s how to protect your trade secrets and what remedies federal law provides.

The FTC updated its endorsement guidelines to address influencer marketing and social media disclosures. Here’s what the revised guidelines require from brands and content creators.

SIM swap attacks let criminals redirect your phone number and access your crypto wallets. Learn how the scam works and steps to protect yourself.

The USPTO refuses trademark applications for predictable reasons that applicants can often avoid. Here are five of the most common trademark refusal grounds and how to overcome them.