Posts filed under: Trademarks
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 »
HAMMER TIME
How BC Courts “Hammered” Home their Jurisdictional Reach Holding search engine providers accountable for the content they display has taken a giant step forward for businesses who suffer from other parties using such search engine providers to advertise infringing goods or services. In a recent British Columbia Court of Appeal… 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 to Get The Most “Bang” From Your IP "Buck"
Determining the value of intellectual property can be difficult to assess. Unlike a car, where a seller has websites, magazines and dealerships to determine what buyers are willing to pay for a certain make, model and year, valuation of intellectual property is not so black and white. Whether you are… 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 »
The Benefits of Having a Trademark Agent in Your Corner
Trademarks can be created in a variety of ways, they can be a word, design, number, two-dimensional or three-dimensional form, sound or colour, or a combination of two or more of these elements. Trademarks are also designated into categories, they can be ordinary marks, distinguishing guises, certification marks or official… 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 »
® 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 »
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 »