Business Advice for Startups Archives

September 18, 2019

5 Startup Scenarios That Scream “Get a Trademark NOW!”

According to the Small Business Profile 2018 by the Ministry of Jobs, Trade, and Technology of BC, there has been an increase of 35,100 new small businesses in BC from 2014-2017. With the rapid growth of co-working spaces across the province, it is evident that BC is a hotbed for startups and entrepreneurs. What this

August 19, 2019

Beginners Guide: How to Perform a Trademark Search in Canada in 2019

Updated: August 19, 2019 So you just finalized your brand’s name and logo designs…but do they conflict with any registered trademarks in Canada? According to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s IP Canada 2017 Report, 34,306 trademarks were registered in 2016. When a trademark is registered, it is protected by law from the misuse of others. The

June 6, 2019

Is Your Brand Prepared For Canada’s New Trademark Laws?

Starting June 17, 2019, the Canada Trade-marks Act will get a significant makeover that will impact the intellectual property assets of every startup, entrepreneur, and small business in BC. These amendments aim to streamline the Canadian trademark process and improve system infrastructure, to better align with international trademark law and standards. Whether your business currently

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May 13, 2019

Don’t Get Screwed By Using Online Legal Templates

With a few simple keystrokes in a Google search, new entrepreneurs and startups can gain access to a wealth of resources, tools and information online regarding new business matters. It’s understandable that many new entrepreneurs and startups will be budget-conscious with the mindset of minimizing startup costs wherever possible. It’s also no surprise that new

April 25, 2019

Do I Reeeally Need a Shareholders’ Agreement?

Hello everyone, we’re going to have a quick chat with you about shareholders’ agreements. When we’re looking to start up a new business, a new corporation, and there’s more than one partner involved or more than one shareholder involved, it is incredibly important for you to have a shareholders’ agreement between the shareholders. Are Shareholders’