After landmark ruling in the federal Court of Canada, CIPO announced yesterday that they will now be accepting trademark applications for sound. This article outlines the decision made by CIPO and the requirements for submitting a sound mark application. Read More
If you're in business with a partner, you need to make plans for the end of that partnership before it happens. Whether it's because of death or disability, moving on to a new business, retirement, or any other reason to leave, a buy-sell agreement will dictate how that decision is made. Read More
For many small business owners considering how to organize their company, becoming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a great choice, thanks to the liability protection and pass-through tax status they afford. No matter where your LLC is formed, you’ll need to complete two specific documents. Read More
Some lawyers will tell you that you need to hire them before your small business can be successful. That isn't always the case. There's a very important first step that your startup needs to make before it should consider hiring an attorney. Read More
As the failed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile showed, federal regulators and lawyers have become far more intent on antitrust claims. Now they're hiring litigators from major law firms to improve their record in court, trying to prevent mergers that they think will harm competition and, as a resul Read More
After obtaining trademark registration with the USPTO, small business owners must take a number of additional steps to protect their registered marks. This article takes a look at what small business owners need to keep in mind. Read More
Small business owners should take a structured approach to choosing the brand names for their products and services. Here are 5 considerations for trademark selection and seeking trademark registration. Read More
Did you know that Canada's new anti-spam legislation comes into effect later this year? This article explains the regulations in Bill C-28 and how it can affect your business. Read More
The LLC vs S Corp. Which business structure is right for you? Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, shares all you need to know in this post on Mashable! Read More
Now that the SOPA and PIPA fights have died down, and Hollywood prepares their next salvo against internet freedom with ACTA and PCIP, it’s worth pausing to consider how the war on piracy could actually be won. It can’t, is the short answer, and one these companies do not want to hear as they put t Read More
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