A Brief Guide to Not-For-Profit Incorporations [Infographic]

This infographic gives an overview on the fundamental characteristics of a not-for-profit corporation and covers: What defines a not-for-profit corporation? What type of entities can be considered a not-for-profit corporation? The differences between a not-for-profit vs for-profit The advantages of legally incorporating a not-for-profit corporation. This

Federal VS Provincial Incorporation: Which is Right For You? [Infographic]

New business owners in BC are faced with many important decisions that will influence the direction and growth of their business. One of these decisions is determining which type of registration is best for your business moving forward. Many of you, if not the vast majority

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

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

In CDSBC’s 2019-20 Annual Report, there are a total 3,951 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

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

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

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

Do I Need to Trademark ALL variations of my logo?

As a startup, how many logo variations have you created for your brand identity? Just one? Two? Three? Startups in today’s world have a plethora of options to market their brand. From social media websites to promotional items (e.g. t-shirts & pens), you can put logos

Work on the Business, Not in the Business

Entrepreneurs are generally familiar with this concept, but it’s worth repeating: if you want your business to grow, you need to delegate work to others. You should work on the business and not stay mired in the day-to-day operations.   The Startup Mindset In the early