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Daniel L. Brinza, J.D., M.A.Sc., B.Eng.
Telephone: 905-399-7992
Fax: 905-827-1038
Email: dbrinza@canadianiplaw.com
Oakville, Ontario, CANADA
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What is the advantage of hiring an Intellectual Property lawyer?
If you are an entrepreneur or early-stage company, you need an IP lawyer on your team. Most companies, especially the ones that are growing very quickly, are knowledge-based or service businesses, meaning that the value of the company is often equal to the value of its intellectual property. To be able to monetize this intellectual property for raising capital and potentially franchising or selling your business down the road, it is imperative to take the right steps to protect the company know-how and brand recognition from the beginning. 

I have a company registered in Alberta and would like to file an application for the registration of a trademark. Can you help?
Yes, trademarks are federally regulated, not provincially.

Do you accept debit or credit cards?
Yes, we take VISA, MasterCard and American Express and accept Interac e-transfers.

How do I know you are truly registered as a lawyer and a trademark agent?
You will find my name in the Ontario lawyer directory here and the trademark agent directory.

Do you travel to client's site?
Yes, if you are located in the Greater Toronto Area we can definitely arrange something that works.

What are the main Intellectual Property issues I need to consider for my start-up company?
You can generally think of your Intellectual Property as being either public (i.e., known to clients, competitors, etc.) or private (i.e., confidential). Confidential information and trade secrets need to be protected by carefully-drafted agreements between the company and its employees, consultants or contractors, as well as its customers, investors, partners and prospects, as appropriate.  Patents, copyright and trademarks should be used to cover the most valuable IP assets of the company, including the protection of its brand name, know-how and other intangible assets. Proper Intellectual Property protection from the beginning will enable your start-up to confidently explore future expansion opportunities, financing options, public offerings, etc. as it grows into a successful enterprise.

What do I need to consider in order to license my product/invention to a larger company, so they can make and sell it?
Licensing agreements are fairly complex documents. You need to have your own independent legal counsel draft a document that protects your interests well. Main issues include: clear definitions of the IP under consideration, whether the license may be sub-licensed or assigned by the sub-licensee, exclusivity rights, term and geographic scope of the licensing, royalties and fees payable, development and distribution rights, responsibility for maintaining the IP, etc. If you want to approach a potential partner with a licensing proposal, you should be well prepared and knowledgeable about what a reasonable agreement looks like. Speak to an experienced and dedicated IP lawyer that you trust to protect your interest well in any negotiation. 


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