Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

For example, whereas in the past, both unregistered and registered trademarks did not need to be translated into French, under Bill 96, only registered trademarks will be exempt from translation into French. Currently, it takes approximately two years for a trademark application to mature to registration in Canada.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 29, 2022

Moreover, they should remain marketable in the event of bankruptcy or foreclosure. Resolving Disputes – If you know the value of your IP asset, you can conveniently choose the strategy to employ in the event of its infringement.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To use a trademark on merchandise, such as clothing, a licensee must pay royalties ranging from 2% to 10% of net sales. A trademark owner may accept a lump-sum payment for a one-time license, for instance, the use of the image on 100,000 T-shirts at a sporting event. His exclusive ownership of the trademark rights.

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Kashishipr

JULY 6, 2022

Without such songs, every party or event seems incomplete. However, it is highly advisable to go ahead with copyright registration of your song or musical work. We see people grooving to famous songs the moment we enter a club. If you fail to do so, you shall end up finding yourself in big trouble like Copyright Infringement.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

Public Acquisition : It is always a good option to make an acquisition concerning a patent or an Intellectual Property (IP) asset transaction since, at a later stage, patent trolls will not be able to claim that they did not know who held the patent. It would help optimize the cost and risk management strategy of the entity.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

When we talk about the real world, a consumer can buy a sports team jersey online or at some mall and then wear it at home, to a restaurant, or at some sports event. On the contrary, in the virtual landscape, an outfit could be purchased and worn by an avatar on more than one platform.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

However, if there is anything harsh that can affect the author, it may lead to revocation in the event of a complaint made to the copyright board. In case there is a failure in paying the royalties, the licensor can revoke the license. When it comes to the assignment, the same is not possible.

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