The CIPO Opens Consultations on Proposed Adjustments to Trademark and Patent Fees
Fri, 10 Jun 2016
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), in the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, is responsible for administering Canada’s intellectual property (IP) regime for patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights and integrated circuit topographies. CIPO’s pri ...
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2016 Quebec Budget - What's New for my Company?
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
On March 17, 2016, Quebec’s Finance Minister Carlos J. Leitão presented the new Quebec budget, a highly anticipated document at the dawn of the new fiscal year. Here we present the highlights related to key tax credits, grants, and other measures affecting businesses.NEW MEASURESTemporary Refunda ...
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Accelerators and Incubators in Canada
Fri, 06 Nov 2015
Accelerators and incubators have been popping up across Canada over the years helping entrepreneurs to grow and develop successful businesses. Accelerator and incubator programs are known to rise the visibility and reach of startups, giving startups a greater chance at success and investment from fu ...
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The Work Revolution
Fri, 06 Nov 2015
Millennials have increased their startup ownership by nearly 10 percent in the past five years, and by 2028 they will not only represent 75 percent of the labour force but are twice as likely than the average Canadian to start their own business. With a boom of small enterprises spreading acro ...
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What Trademark Or Legal Issues Are Involved In Selecting A Company Name?
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
For a company it could be everything. The name is the first introduction you have to your future customers. It's a way of building a brand and can matter a lot when it comes to establishing a foothold in the marketplace. Think of it as planting your flag in the corporate world. The hitch is, if so ...
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