Posts filed under: Marks and Symbols
SELLING THE FARM? THERE IS MORE THAN JUST THE COWS TO CONSIDER!
Intellectual Property Pitfalls in an Asset Sale / Purchase Transaction As professionals working in intellectual property law, we are oftentimes asked by clients to assist them with transferring intellectual property purchased via an asset purchase agreement that has already been finalized and signed. In many circumstances the form of agreement,… more »
About Vanessa Carle
Vanessa is a registered Canadian trademark agent who is also authorized to prosecute trademark applications in the United States. She holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education and is a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and the BC Paralegal Association. Vanessa takes advantage of the great Okanagan weather to participate in a variety of outdoor activities, including running, biking, swimming, spending time with her family and competing in triathlons. more »
HOW A LITTLE P.R.O.D. CAN HELP YOUR TRADEMARK AGENT
When you first meet with a trademark agent, you will be asked specific questions about your trademark. How you respond to these questions will determine how accurate your trademark application is and, in turn, how susceptible it will be to an opposition in the future. In order to ensure that… more »
About Vanessa Carle
Vanessa is a registered Canadian trademark agent who is also authorized to prosecute trademark applications in the United States. She holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education and is a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and the BC Paralegal Association. Vanessa takes advantage of the great Okanagan weather to participate in a variety of outdoor activities, including running, biking, swimming, spending time with her family and competing in triathlons. 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 »