Understanding Trademark Infringement in Canada: Part 2
Trademark infringement involves consumer confusion. Infringement may occur where a consumer is confused about the origin of goods or services due to similarities between trademarks. When dealing with...
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Under Canada’s Trademark Act, there are several routes of action and consequences that can occur if a trademark infringement happens. A company who commits trademark infringement may be subjected to a...
View ArticleThe Songwriters Guide for Copyright Law: Part 1
Copyright was created as a way of protecting those things that we have created on our own. Copyright is considered a bundle of different rights that are set and outlined in the Copyright Act. Copyright...
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In Canada, copyright is granted once the artistic or dramatic work has been created. A copyright registration may be sought by the creator or by the person that has an interest in the idea or the...
View ArticleYouTube Video Creators & Copyright: Who Owns the Rights? Part 1
You might think you know the difference between a copyright violation and fair use, but do you know the latest challenges to the difference? The fine line between what’s fair and what’s a violation...
View ArticleYouTube Video Creators & Copyright: Who Owns the Rights? Part 2
In our previous blog, we introduced the battle for copyright between YouTube Creator, Lindsay Ellis, and YouTube and Universal Music Group (UMG). Ellis has challenged YouTube’s copyright policy. To...
View ArticleUnderstanding China’s New Trademark Law: Part 2
In part one of our blog, we outline some of the initial changes to China’s Trademark Law, specifically the Trademark Infringement and Bad Faith Trademark Application. To read the first part of the...
View ArticleWhy More Canadian Companies Are Filing Trademarks in China: Part 1
China’s vast and largely untapped consumer market has long been a promising target for businesses in Canada and elsewhere. The number of Canadians that have filed trademark protection applications in...
View ArticleWhy More Canadian Companies Are Filing Trademarks in China: Part 2
In the first part of our series, we outlined topics of increased protection of intellectual property in China as well as how this benefits everyone. In this blog, we are going to focus on trademarks...
View ArticleCIPO’s Latest Trademark Registration Changes
If you have ever applied for a trademark in Canada, you are probably well aware that it can take from 18 to 24 months for the registration to be examined for a variety of compliance issues, then...
View ArticleWho Owns the Trademark Rights When a Partnership Separates?
When partners to a joint business venture go their separate ways, who owns the remaining trademarks? This question was central to the case, Corey Bessner Consulting Inc. v. Core Consultants Realty. The...
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Types of Protection for Intellectual Property
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What Are Some Trademarks That Are Not Allowed to Be Registered?
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Steps for Policing Trademark Rights During a Pandemic
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Is My Invention Patentable In Canada?
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Why You Need A Registered Agent To Register A Trademark in Canada
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What Is A Trademark Search?
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View ArticleSteps for Policing Trademark Rights During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the Canadian market functions. In light of new events where doing business is hard, businesses worldwide are resorting to impulsive decision making to boost...
View Article3 Reasons to Register Your Canadian Business Trademark
Registering a trademark for your business in Canada can provide plenty of lucrative privileges that you can enjoy. It can also assist you in building a strong and competitive edge against your...
View ArticleDo You Follow These Canadian Patent Laws?
Protecting inventions by filing patent applications is important for many businesses, unfortunately the majority are unaware of proper procedures and guidelines set forth by the Canadian Intellectual...
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