Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act is decades old and poorly suited to modern technology. Here’s why ECPA reform faces such persistent obstacles in Congress.

The USPTO refuses trademark applications for several common reasons applicants often overlook. Here are four frequent grounds for refusal and how to respond to each.

Startups that neglect intellectual property protection risk losing their competitive advantage. Here’s how early-stage companies can protect trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.

Non-compete agreements protect businesses from losing clients and trade secrets to departing employees. Here’s why non-competes matter and how to draft enforceable restrictions.

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.