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Mergers and Acquisitions, in Ontario: What Business Owners Need to Know

Nelligan Law

Reading Time: 5 minutes Mergers and Acquisitions are significant milestones for any business. For businesses in Ontario, these processes are governed by provincial and federal laws, which must be carefully navigated to ensure success. Merging with a complementary business can also create synergies.

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Putting the Uniformity Back in the Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Sixth Circuit Rules Breach of Contract Claims Can Still Be Used to Protect Trade Secrets

JD Supra Law

Trade secrets are the lifeblood of any business. This closely guarded recipe has given the company a significant market advantage over competitors in the soda industry for decades. This closely guarded recipe has given the company a significant market advantage over competitors in the soda industry for decades.

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How Brands Can Fight Back Against Grey Market and Counterfeit Sellers on Amazon 

Traverse Legal Blog

While these can be negative situations by the platforms themselves, a more serious issue occurs when third parties steal your market share and affect your revenue. The Challenge of Grey Market Sellers Grey market sellers, also known as unauthorized resellers, obtain authentic products through unofficial channels.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Registering a Trademark

IP and Legal Filings

Trademark law grants legal protection of your business name, logo, or slogan against other individuals using the same with regard to protection over intellectual property. For instance, you would file a brand of clothing in Class 25, but your business may sell accessories, which then require further classes.

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The Madrid Protocol: Streamlining International Trademark Registration

IP and Legal Filings

INTRODUCTION Earlier, businesses seek operations that go beyond borders in an increasingly globalized economy. Filing Simplified Businesses file just one application in one language (English, French or Spanish) and thus do not have to deal with the complexity of different legal requirements and systems. Who Is Eligible to File?

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[Video] The Briefing: Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services - TTAB's Landmark Ruling

JD Supra Law

Find out why Gabby's Table was denied registration in a major Trademark decision that impacts affiliate marketing. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down what this means for your business in this episode of “The Briefing.”. By: Weintraub Tobin

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Expanding Your Business Into Kenya: A Guide to the Registration of a Company

Cogency Global

What this is : Whether you're a seasoned investor or exploring new horizons, Kenya's thriving business environment welcomes you. What this means : However, before establishing operations in this dynamic market, there are crucial legal considerations to address, particularly regarding the registration of companies.