Protecting Intellectual Property from Employee Theft

Business owners who, after an employee dispute or after terminating an employee, have been the victims of intellectual property theft often contact us. Often, the solutions to this problem can be incredibly costly. Here are some quick tips to protect your intellectual property from employee theft before it becomes prohibitively expensive. Employment Agreements. Make sure… READ MORE

Chicago Trademark Attorney

Revision Legal’s intellectual property lawyers are located in Southwestern Michigan and are Chicago trademark attorneys that give businesses the advice they need at the price they want. Our experienced intellectual property lawyers have registered hundreds of trademarks and protected the intellectual property rights of businesses across the United States, including Chicago-based businesses. While a majority… READ MORE

Affirmative Defenses in Trademark Infringement

Affirmative Defenses in Trademark Infringement Affirmative defenses in trademark infringement cases is an excuse for the conduct of a potential trademark infringer, which would allow continued use of the mark. There are two affirmative defenses to trademark infringement: fair use and parody. Fair Use Defense A fair use defense in trademark law applies when a… READ MORE

What’s up with the M22 trademark? John DiGiacomo explains trademark law, and how M22 can trademark a sign that’s in the public domain. For more information about trademark services or how Revision Legal can assist with your trademark issue, please use the contact form on this page, or call us at 1-855-473-8474.

The craft beer business is often a tight-knit group, with friends starting businesses and hiring other friends. But as a brewery grows, the business becomes more than a small endeavor things become real. Disagreements arise, decisions need to be made, and sometimes your friends have opportunities to start their own businesses. Key employees leaving your… READ MORE

As reported in Beverage Daily, the Oregon Attorney General filed a petition to compel 5 Hour Energy to turn over its formula in a connection with a multi-state investigation into the energy drink’s safety and advertising. In general, trade secrets are information, formulas, or patterns that 1) derive independent economic value from not being generally… READ MORE

St. Joseph trade secret attorneys Revision Legal, represent plaintiff and defendants in trade secret litigation. Through our office located in St. Joseph, Michigan, Revision Legal litigates trade secret issues throughout Southwest Michigan. What Your Business Should Know About Trade Secrets First, it is important to understand what law controls. Michigan has enacted the Michigan Uniform… READ MORE

Kalamazoo Trade Secret Attorney

Kalamazoo trade secret attorneys Revision Legal provide intellectual property counsel to business and individuals on a flexible fee basis. Trade secret litigation, as with any intellectual property litigation, should be conducted by attorneys with experience. Revision Legal attorneys have experience protecting and defending trade secret claims. Trade Secret Law in Michigan While federal law protects… READ MORE

Lansing Trade Secrets Lawyer

Lansing trade secrets lawyers Revision Legal have experience litigating trade secret cases.  Given our experience with all forms of intellectual property, including trademarks and copyrights, Revision Legal can protect your trade secrets. Lansing Trade Secret Litigation A fundamental question in any trade secret litigation lies in whether the information at issue constitutes a trade secret…. READ MORE

We are often asked, what is a trade secret? A trade secret is a form of intellectual property protected by state law, not registered with the federal government, like trademarks, copyrights, or patents. Michigan has adopted the Michigan Uniform Trade Secrets Act to protect businesses’ private information. One of the most litigated areas of trade secret… READ MORE