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February 21, 2018

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What you should consider doing before Canada’s new Trademarks Act comes into force

Almost anything that is related to your company’s or organization’s image — a name, a design, a slogan, a three-dimensional shape — can fall under the scope of the Trademarks Act.

Important changes to this Act will soon be in force: Richard Uditsky explains the impact of some of these changes and how you could save money and frustration in anticipation of the new regime.

Click here to read more (PDF).

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