We provide legal services which are effective, cost-efficient and are tailored to each client’s individual needs.

Trademark Clearance Searches and Availability Opinions - We perform and analyse trademark clearance searches and provide opinions regarding the availability of trademarks, within Canada, and around the world, using a network of trusted international colleagues in the IP field.

Trademark Registrations  - We help our clients to acquire, maintain and manage their trademarks, both in Canada and internationally.

Due Diligence – We also provide due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and follow through with worldwide assignment, merger and name change filings as required.

Trademark and Copyright License Agreements – We draft and negotiate complex trademark and copyright license agreements, in order to maximize the value of the intellectual property and to ensure that the  commercial interests of our clients are safeguarded.

Internet Law and E-Commerce  - We assist our clients with their social media presence, on-line advertising, promotional contests, privacy policies, terms and conditions, as these areas impact intellectual property.

Domain Name Disputes –   We help to protect our clients’ domain name rights, through UDRP proceedings, as well as litigation if required.

Trademark and Copyright Litigation – As part of our brand enforcement efforts, we handle all types of copyright , trademark, domain name,  and trade dress litigation.  We also handle trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.  Throughout, we keep our eye on possibilities for tailoring creative business resolutions and negotiated settlements in order to avoid the costs of protracted court proceedings.