... harnessing your intellectual horsepower ...
... harnessing your intellectual horsepower ...
- what is it -
"Intellectual Property" means the legal rights to the ideas or creations of your intellect or mind.
- what we do -
Patents
If you have invented something original (that is an object or machine), or a way to make that something (that is, a process), whether it be mechanical, electrical, chemical or software or a combination of these or just a new combination of old elements which you have combined to interact in an innovative and useful way, then your invention may be protectable by means of a patent.
Trade-marks
If you have a catchy name (that is, trade-mark) for your shop, or franchised chain, or for your product or products your original inspiration and goodwill you have worked hard to develop or which you may in the future develop, since, or have a may be protected by a trade-mark registration.
Copyright
If you have written a book or script, or have created a work of art such as a sculpture, or put together a montage of photos, or a collection of works, your originality may be protectable by copyright.
Remedies
If you already have some intellectual property, what do you do if some else is copying you or your works or is confusing the public by using your trade-mark, or is copying your invention? You may have a choice of remedies available, which could range from politely informing them of your rights, negotiating a deal with them to license i.e.) lend them the use of your rights in return for them providing you with consideration such as monetary payment(s), or litigation to stop the undesirable activity.
Contracts
We handle the negotiation and drafting of intellectual property (“IP”) contracts including IP licensing, IP purchase and sale, IP manufacturing, distribution and franchising agreements.
Litigation
Intellectual property litigation includes enforcement of the rights of an IP owner in Canadian courts including