Trademarks: NICE classification The NICE classification is a system for classifying goods and services that is used when applying for…
Standard vs. Non-standard trademarks The types of trademarks that can be filed are grouped into 2 categories: Standard character marks…
IP Assignments An IP Assignment is a document that transfers IP rights from one party to another. The IP rights…
Trademark Examiner Reports: Common Objections The objections raised by a Trademark Examiner generally fall into one or more of the…
Trademarks: Descriptiveness Objection One potential objection an Examiner may raise in an Examiner Report is that the applied for trademark…
Copyright Ownership with Independent Contractors When hiring an independent contractor to design your logos, artwork and take photographs, it is…
Moral Rights in Copyrighted Works In Canada, in addition to the rights provided under Copyright protection for an artistic, literary,…
What is Intellectual Property? Intangible Property No it isn’t smart property! Intellectual Property (IP) is a form of intangible property.…
IP Protection for Product Labels Product labels are a great way to distinguish your brand and products from others in…
What is a provisional patent application? A provisional patent application is something that exists in U.S. patent law, but not…