Intellectual Property Archives

November 14, 2018

Now a Reality: International Trademark Protection for Canadian Businesses

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is taking significant steps to help Canadian businesses expand to international markets through the modernization of Canada’s IP system. The CIPO will be joining three important international trademark treaties which will help Canadian businesses looking to enter or expand their presence in international markets. What Are These Treaties And

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September 26, 2018

Re-branding or Opening a New Dental Practice – Is Your Name Trademark-able?

In CDSBC’s 2016/17 Annual Report, there are a total 3652 registered dentists in British Columbia. There are also 700+ dental clinics currently operating across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. With more practices entering the marketplace, how do you ensure that your brand identity and reputation is protected amongst the growing competition? We cover

August 22, 2018

Beginner’s Guide: Intellectual Property Protection in Canada [Infographic]

Did you just create a new brand? Invent a new product? Write a new book? There are many forms of intellectual property (IP) that can be registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). IP registration offers the owner exclusive legal rights and prevents unauthorized use. The infographic below explains the differences between the four primary

July 3, 2018

Know your IP Rights: Trademark Opposition in Canada

As of June 29th, 2018, there are currently 1,244 trademark registrations under opposition in Canada (as indicated in the Canadian Trademark Database). There are essentially two scenarios with respect to trademark opposition: Your trademark application is being challenged because the owner of a registered trademark believes the mark is directly infringing on their registered trademark.

June 4, 2018

3 Reasons Why Startups Need to File Trademarks

Did you know that the combined brand value of the top 50 companies in 2018 is over a trillon dollars? At one point in time, all these companies were startups with zero brand recognition or brand value. You can bet that trademarks played a very integral role in the health and growth of these businesses.