Archives for May 2015
How Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation Will Affect Your Business
On July 1, 2014, most sections of Canada’s new anti-spam legislation (“CASL”) came into effect. Among other things, CASL sets out new requirements for continuing to use e-mail and other electronic messages for “commercial” purposes. Some examples of what would meet the definition of “commercial” purposes include messages that:
About Blair Forrest
Blair is a registered trade-mark agent and represents Canadian clients with trade-mark matters before both the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the United States Patent and Trade-mark Offices. Blair assists clients with all aspects of trade-mark, trade-name and domain name issues as well as franchising. more »
® MARKS THE SPOT – OR IS IT ™?
Many business owners wonder “Should I be using the ™ symbol or the ® symbol beside my trademark?” Surprisingly, unlike in the United States, there are no “marking” requirements for trademarks under the Canadian Trademarks Act. However, proper marking is an extremely important method of notifying consumers that you are… more »
About Vanessa DeDominicis
Businesses of all kinds, from solo entrepreneurs to major corporations, call on Vanessa to provide a full spectrum of advice on intellectual property, technology, and distributorship. She frequently completes and files trade-mark applications as a Registered Canadian and U.S. Trade-mark Agent. more »
You Oughta Be in Pictures – But First Sign This Consent
Businesses will often create marketing material for their products/services, either in print or short video segments. A very common question I get from clients is “Can I use another person’s image in my video/marketing material without their consent?” In sum, the answer is no, it is not recommended that you… more »
About Vanessa DeDominicis
Businesses of all kinds, from solo entrepreneurs to major corporations, call on Vanessa to provide a full spectrum of advice on intellectual property, technology, and distributorship. She frequently completes and files trade-mark applications as a Registered Canadian and U.S. Trade-mark Agent. more »
Your Trademark is the Key to Standing Out From the Crowd
OLD NAVY, VIAGRA, MENCHIE’S - when you see these trademarks you know instantly what type of products or services each business will be providing. Trademarks perform a key function in the marketplace and are of enormous value to businesses as they guide consumers to where they want to go. So… more »
About Vanessa DeDominicis
Businesses of all kinds, from solo entrepreneurs to major corporations, call on Vanessa to provide a full spectrum of advice on intellectual property, technology, and distributorship. She frequently completes and files trade-mark applications as a Registered Canadian and U.S. Trade-mark Agent. more »
Do I Have a Trademark or a Trade Name? – What’s The Difference?
Many people confuse trade names and trademarks and think they acquire trademark rights by virtue of having a trade name. It should be noted that the only way to acquire exclusive rights to your trademark is through registering it with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. A trade name is basically… more »
About Vanessa DeDominicis
Businesses of all kinds, from solo entrepreneurs to major corporations, call on Vanessa to provide a full spectrum of advice on intellectual property, technology, and distributorship. She frequently completes and files trade-mark applications as a Registered Canadian and U.S. Trade-mark Agent. more »
Intellectual Property For Dummies
Established and start-up businesses are repeatedly told of the importance of protecting their intellectual property, or “IP” as it is frequently called. Before this can be done however, it is necessary to understand what IP is and how to identify when valuable IP may exist and therefore need protecting. Intellectual… more »
About Pushor Mitchell Trademark Group
Our goal is to provide you with the intellectual property advice needed to compliment your business strategies. We will then work hard with you from idea to application, guide you through the maze of laws, and ensure that your assets are properly secured and protected. more »