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Incorporation Does Not Protect Your Name
Having a registered company is NOT enough to prevent others from stealing your brand name. If that’s your concern, a registered trademark is the only real protection you can get. A company name is NOT the same thing as a brand name. Your company name is also called a trade name – a name you… Continue Reading
Sound Trademarks Can Now Be Registered
In a recent change of policy, CIPO has announced that it will now accept applications for sound trademarks. The applications must contain a drawing that graphically represents the sound, a description of the sound and an electronic recording of the sound. The electronic recording must be in MP3 or WAVE format and recorded on a… Continue Reading