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Trade marks constitute an important and valuable component of the assets of many businesses and companies, including both those in traditional sectors and industries and those engaged in the business of the new economy. We work with clients from all sectors and industries, both domestic and international.
Bereskin & Parr’s trade mark practice group includes a large number of professionals, many of whom are renowned in Canada and internationally for their work. This trade mark group is one of the largest and most experienced in Canada with a track record of creative, practical and cost-effective advice.
Bereskin & Parr offers some unique advantages and services which help to ensure that our clients’ trade marks are managed and protected effectively and efficiently. We are experienced in creating and managing worldwide trade mark portfolios, managing domain name registrations and dispute resolution, litigating trade mark disputes, and in coordinating our clients’ Canadian needs with international strategy, a distinct advantage when working on behalf of clients whose markets span the globe. Clients represented by Bereskin & Parr receive a free trade mark watching service for potentially conflicting, recently published marks in Canada.
Our Services
Bereskin & Parr provides comprehensive advice on issues relating to trade marks. The following is a list of services that members of the trade mark group provide:
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Searching, clearing, filing and registering trade marks and domain names |
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Opposition and cancellation proceedings |
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Negotiating and litigating trade mark, trade name, trade dress, unfair competition and comparative advertising disputes |
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Advising on and conducting domain name disputes before the courts, ICANN and other administrative tribunals |
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Advising on other trade mark, confidentiality and unfair competition issues that arise in cyberspace and e-commerce such as linking, framing, metatagging and cyberstuffing |
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Providing transaction advice and due diligence in the evaluation and management of intellectual property in acquisitions, mergers, financings and bankruptcies |
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Negotiating and drafting licenses, franchise agreements, web development agreements and e-commerce agreements |
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Providing validity and infringement opinions |
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Advising on rights of personality and privacy |
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