Delving into eLearning and IP protection

16th September 2022 - Jax Floro

Due to the pandemic, many interactions nowadays have become digital. Online learning has also become increasingly popular due to the pandemic, making it a new norm. Educational institutions have adapted to online learning modality. Many universities and schools worldwide now host their course outlines and modules online and these institutions use LMS or learning management […]

HUSKEE PRODUCT PROTECTION FOR THE REUSABLE COFFEE CUP

29th April 2022 - Alessandra Maxine

Huskee is a design company that found a way to reuse an originally single-use product. The central purpose of their design is to enable people to move away from single use into a more sustainable way of having their daily cup of coffee. They achieved this by using a coffee husk and turning it into […]

Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Canada to Help Small Businesses Secure a Trademark and Protect Their Brands

26th July 2021 - Alessandra Maxine

Amazon has launched an IP Accelerator in Canada to help small and medium-sized businesses secure and protect their trade marks through a network of trusted Canadian intellectual property law firms. IP Accelerator and its brand protection tools are readily available to participating Amazon store businesses. In order to gain access to Amazon’s tools, brands had […]

Can you Protect your Family Recipe under the Law of Intellectual Property?

11th October 2020 - Jax Floro

Traditionally, recipes are either passed down to the next generation or shared between households, chefs and cooks. But what if you are engaged in the business of selling food using your own version of a special recipe passed down to you? Obtaining a patent for a recipe is possible. However, your recipe has to pass […]

5 IP Protection Mantras Every Business Should Follow

18th June 2020 - Sveth Milanes

Intellectual property (IP) is a very important part of a business’ framework. It’s made up of all the ideas and information that build your business, making it a very valuable asset. Like other valuables, you should be protecting your business’ IP. Here are 5 ways you can do it: 1. Audit your trade marks Branding […]

5 Intellectual Property Assets You Should Protect

7th May 2020 - Sveth Milanes

Trade Marks “A product can be quickly outdated, but a successful brand is timeless.” – Stephen King Your brand name is one of the first and also one of the most important decisions you will make when you start your business. The choice of name is very important as is owning the rights in it. […]

Intellectual Property in Websites and Copyright Issues

11th March 2020 - Jax Floro

Your website represents your business on the Internet and it is through your online presence that you deal with the public and generate intellectual property output. It is a valuable asset of your business, represents your brand online and should be protected like any of your other assets. Here are some ways to protect the […]

IP Law Update: Intellectual Property for T-Shirts

29th November 2019 - Jax Floro

The popularity of the t-shirt skyrocketed after Marlon Brandon wore one in “A Streetcar Named Desire”. The modern t-shirt started out as slip-on undergarment and then leveled up to casual clothing because it was easily fitted, comfortable, and inexpensive. Today, the humble “tee” has remained popular not only as casual wear but also as a […]

Alibaba’s Takes on IP Infringement Battle

23rd August 2019 - Sveth Milanes

Alibaba’s relentless commitment to take on IP infringement was acknowledged by the World Trademark Review as it awarded the e-commerce giant with the Asia-Pacific Team of the Year Award. The company’s two-pronged IP protection advocacy is to safeguard its brand and protect brand rights on its platform. Its brand-protection efforts started as a target for […]

Federal Circuit Court: Expeditious and Less Costly National IP Pilot Scheme to assist Small Business and Individual Rights Holders

5th July 2019 - Sveth Milanes

The Intellectual Property National Pilot Scheme of the Federal Circuit Court (FCC) of Australia aims to resolve disputes quickly and effectively without breaking the bank! The pilot scheme commenced on 1 July 2018. Small and medium-sized enterprises, individual rights holders and young innovators challenged by expensive and complex litigation proceedings even with legitimate rights or […]

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