Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Trademark registration provides legal advantages that unregistered marks can’t match. Here’s a clear explanation of why businesses should invest in federal trademark registration.

ASUS settled FTC charges that its router security vulnerabilities exposed thousands of consumers to hacking risks. Here’s what the settlement required and its implications.

IoT devices consume significant energy and generate electronic waste. Here’s a look at the environmental impact of the Internet of Things and the emerging legal issues it creates.

The FTC took enforcement action against deceptive bitcoin mining scheme operators who misled consumers. Here’s what the case reveals about FTC regulation of cryptocurrency businesses.

The Internet of Things creates monopolization concerns as dominant platforms control connected device ecosystems. Here’s how antitrust law may apply to IoT market concentration.

The Visual Artists Rights Act protects artists’ rights of attribution and integrity. Here’s what VARA covers, who it protects, and how moral rights work in practice.

The 2016 Kalamazoo shootings by an Uber driver raised questions about gig economy company liability. Here’s the legal analysis of what Uber knew and what it could have done.

IoT devices create significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities for businesses and consumers. Here’s what the second installment of our IoT series covers on security risks.

The Internet of Things raises serious privacy questions about data collection and user consent. Here’s an introduction to the IoT and its key privacy implications.

Virtual reality raises unsettled legal questions around IP, privacy, defamation, and personal injury. Here’s a breakdown of the key legal issues facing VR developers.