Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Part two of our Semiconductor Chip Protection Act series covers how chip designers register and enforce mask work rights. Here’s how protection works in practice.

Part one of our SCPA series introduces the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act and explains what it protects, who qualifies, and why it matters for chip companies.

Receiving a trademark opposition notice requires prompt action. Here’s what the first steps are, what deadlines apply, and how to mount an effective response.

Starting a microbrewery involves navigating licensing, trademarks, and distribution agreements. This episode covers the legal landscape for launching a craft brewery.

The FTC’s Big Data report examines how data analytics can include or exclude consumers unfairly. Here’s what the guidance means for businesses using consumer data.

The PTG Nevada case involving Pay the Ghost raised questions about copyright infringement and studio liability. Here’s what the lawsuit was about and its outcome.

Scammers send fraudulent invoices to new trademark registrants pretending to be official USPTO notices. Here’s how to spot trademark mail fraud and protect your registration.

The EU’s right to be forgotten allows individuals to request removal of certain search results. Here’s how the concept applied in the Ken Kratz case and beyond.

Mexico’s Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data regulates how businesses handle consumer data. Here’s what companies doing business in Mexico need to know.

Alcohol companies face lawsuits over labels that misrepresent ingredients, origin, or strength. Here’s what the law requires and what misleading labels can cost you.