What is an Assignment of Trademark?

A trademark is a valuable business and personal asset. Like other assets, a trademark can be sold, transferred, licensed, used as collateral for money financing, etc. However, a trademark is an intangible asset, and as such, when trademarks are sold or transferred, the proper legal papers must be drafted and executed. It is NOT like… READ MORE

Terminated Merchant File/MATCH List Lawyer

If you have recently discovered that you or your business are on the Terminated Merchant File (“TMF”) list, call us here at Revision Legal for legal advice and guidance. Call us at 231-714-0100. We are business and internet attorneys with proven experience helping clients resolve problems with being placed on the TMF list. Here is… READ MORE

Telemarketing Rules at the State Level

Telemarketing can be an effective and financially efficient method of finding customers and expanding sales and revenue. However, if you plan to begin a telemarketing campaign, your business must comply with a host of federal and State telemarketing rules and laws. The main federal law is the Telephone Consumer Protection Act — 47 USC §… READ MORE

What Does a Video Game Lawyer Do, and Why Do I Need One?

If you are a video game developer — maybe a hobbyist for now or maybe on the verge of launching — you need an experienced, industry-savvy video game lawyer. If this is you, call us here at Revision Legal at 231-714-0100 or 855-473-8474. We are internet and gaming attorneys with proven experience with IP protection,… READ MORE

Update on M&As Involving Entities Having Taken Paycheck Protection Program Loans: SBA Issues Guidance

We wrote recently about how an extra layer of merger and acquisition due diligence should be triggered if the target business has taken a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). Since we wrote, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), which administers the PPP, issued what is called “Procedural Notice No. 5000-20057.” We will call it… READ MORE

Avoiding ADA-Related Customer Lawsuits When Reopening

Giant Eagle is facing at least 32 class action lawsuits from customers related to its wear-a-mask policy. Giant Eagle is a grocery store and pharmacy chain with stores in midwest states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. See news reports here. Like many retailers, Giant Eagle is walking a fine line between trying to prevent transmission… READ MORE

What Can You Trademark? The Scope and Limits of Trademark Law

You’ve got the next big idea for an online business. The idea that’s going to spark a revolution and change lives. The only problem? Protecting your idea. That’s where a trademark can help. But if you’re still wondering, “What can you trademark, anyway?” you may not have the first clue where to begin. Here, we’re… READ MORE

Across the Pond: How to File an International Trademark Application

Getting trademark protection in the United States is one thing. But if you want to take your brand international, you’re going to need more than just a US trademark. And if you don’t? You’re vulnerable to appropriation in other countries. Worse, you’ll have insufficient legal grounds to fight back. You’re proud of your idea–take the… READ MORE

China Trademark Registration FAQs: How and Why of Registration

Is China trademark registration really worth the hassle? Let’s look at the facts. Chinese consumers are rapidly outpacing American consumers. We know that you want to ensure that your products are available to the Chinese market. We also know that you want to protect your brand against potential counterfeiters and trademark infringements by trademark squatters… READ MORE

Selling Your E-Commerce Business

Selling Your E-Commerce Business Selling your e-commerce business that you worked hard to set up can be difficult. It can represent the end of a chapter in your life, and you want to be sure that when you let it go, you do it the right way. When you decide to sell your e-commerce business,… READ MORE