In today’s technology, media and internet age, the sale or purchase of a business invariable has intellectual property components that are often overlooked. Proper identification and valuation of intellectual property…

At Sodagar & Company, we understand that it can take months or even years to create your masterpiece. In Canada, the Copyright Act affords copyright protection for digital media, television,…

At Sodagar & Company, we understand that when negotiating a copyright license it is easy to be focused only with the monetary issues and determining the scope of the license.…

In Canada, copyright protects original creative works. Copyright protection is usually found in the following categories of works: literary, dramatic, musical and artistic as well as performer’s performances, sound recordings…

In today’s information and technology age, trade-marks are becoming increasingly the most valuable assets of company’s and businesses. As such, trade-mark licensing, including promotional or product licensing and franchise licensing,…

Canada recognizes common-law trade-mark rights based on use, including actions for passing off. In addition, Canada has a federally enacted Trade-marks Act that provides additional remedies, including remedies for passing off.…

Trade-mark applications in Canada, once accepted by the relevant trade-mark office, are open to opposition by third parties. In Canada, any person is entitled to start an opposition to a…

In today’s digital and social media age (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest), consumers’ purchasing decisions are influenced by trade-marks and the reputation such brands represent. Often a single brand or logo,…