Category: Corporate

The Lanham Act, the federal law governing trademarks, specifically prohibits the registration of trademarks that fall into a number of categories. For example, Section 2(e) lists the following types of marks that are precluded from registration: These marks are refused registration because they are relatively weak marks on the overall spectrum of trademark strength. In […]

The FCC preempted Michigan laws that restricted municipal broadband networks. Here’s what the FCC ruling meant for local governments seeking to build community broadband infrastructure.

Kickstarter updated its Terms of Service to require creators to complete their projects or offer refunds. Learn what this means for campaign creators.

Revision Legal attorneys regularly assist individuals and businesses that have been the subject of domain theft. Recently, we have learned of one individual that may be connected to these activities. Specifically, we are aware that multiple domain names have been reported as stolen and now list an individual by the name of YINZHONG XIE as […]

SEC Rule 147 allows companies to raise money from in-state investors under intrastate offering exemptions. Here’s how Michigan businesses can use the local exemption for fundraising.

The SEC issued guidance on how crowdfunding companies can use social media to communicate with potential investors. Here’s what the guidelines permit and what to avoid.

Equity crowdfunding creates corporate governance challenges around investor control rights. Here’s how crowdfunding companies can structure offerings to maintain management control.

Revision Legal is hiring a paralegal. Specifically, we are looking for an intelligent and self-motivated individual who will provide our attorneys with high quality substantive and procedural legal and administrative work. Revision Legal is an international intellectual property and business law firm. We help large and small businesses produce value for their clients. We identify, […]

Michigan’s equity crowdfunding rules include a bad actor provision that bars certain individuals from participating in crowdfunding offerings. Here’s how the rule works.

Michigan’s equity crowdfunding regulations govern how businesses can raise money from Michigan investors through online platforms. Here’s a complete breakdown of the requirements.