Patrola Law Blog

January 27, 2017

BC HOME Partnership Loans to Help New First-home Buyers

Everybody wants to live in the Lower Mainland but a huge number of people simply can’t afford the down payment. Now a new BC government program helps first time homebuyers make that down payment by giving a loan of up to five percent of the purchase price. The Quick Breakdown The loan will match

real estate law

November 10, 2016

Wills – The Hidden Costs of Cheap DIY Wills

Today there are quite a few do it yourself will kits that claim to allow you to create a legally valid will without the help of a lawyer.These kinds of things appeal to people because they are generally quicker and cheaper than going to a lawyer.However, making a will is not the same thing as

wills, estate law, estate planning

November 4, 2016

Wills – Why do You Need a Will?

Your will is arguably the most important document you will ever sign in your life. Yet many people neglect to get even a basic will until it’s too late. Consequently, their loved ones may face increased frustration, uncertainty, and cost in dealing with the estate.Their business partners may face uncertainty, delays, and potential litigation in

estate planning, wills, estate law

November 1, 2016

Absurd Retraction Demand from IMAX in the name of Trademark Infringement

Last updated on June 24th, 2020 at 02:06 pmAbsurd Retraction Demand from IMAX in the name of Trademark Infringement On June 16, 2015, Ars Technica received a retraction demand from IMAX, requesting Ars to retract a published story that contains a brief reference to IMAX. In a letter written to Ars, IMAX’s Deputy General Counsel

intellectual property, trademark

August 8, 2016

Canada Finally Accepting Trademark Applications for Sounds

Last updated on June 29th, 2022 at 12:13 pm As of late March 2012, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is accepting sound-based trademark applications. This policy change follows a 20 year battle with CIPO and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios to trademark its famous lion’s roar. In the past, CIPO took the position that sounds could

intellectual property, trademarks