Are you in possession of the next great idea or invention? 
Do you have a piece of equipment or technology that will set you apart from other competitors in your industry
Is it time for you to take steps to protect yourself and your intellectual property?

Under Canadian copyright law, the creator , or author, of a piece of work is the owner of copyright.

Changes have been made to Canada’s Patent Rules as of October 3, 2022. This has been done to streamline the patent examination process.

Trademarks are words, phrases, designs or a combination of all, used to distinguish the goods and services of one business from another. If you are building a brand, it is important to register your trademark to prevent infringement.

Some businesses or individuals who have an invention consider not filing for patents for many reasons; costs, confusion of how the application process works or not even knowing that their idea should be protected, to name a few.

Directors and officers of a corporation are generally not liable for actions or liabilities of the corporation provided they act in good faith and in the best interests of the corporation.

There are numerous ways for trade secrets to remain secret. This includes the implementation of non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements, confidentiality clauses in employment agreements, encryption of valuable information, password protection and lock and key in order to lock up important information.

Are you in possession of the next great idea or invention?

Do you have a piece of equipment or technology that will set you apart from other competitors in your industry?

Is it time for you to take steps to protect yourself and your intellectual property?

Under Canadian copyright law, the creator , or author, of a piece of work is the owner of copyright.

Jim is the most senior member of the team and heads up our Carson IP division, which focuses exclusively on intellectual property matters. While Jim has the distinction of being Ryan's father, he also acts as a patriarchal figure to the rest of the Carson Law family by providing guidance, insight, and opinions that only come with 40 years of legal experience.

Get to know Jim a bit better in this in-depth interview.

Carson IP division leader, James W Carson, provides a basic summary about Patents to help people familiarize themselves with this important tool for protecting ideas and inventions, and developing a solid business strategy.

On July 12, 2021, the Government of Canada released new national security guidelines for research partnerships that will help protect Canadian science and research.

An interesting article by the International Trademark Association (INTA) on the future of Intellectual Property.

In the early stages of the Pandemic, an action plan was put into place that was intended to drive Ontario’s competitiveness by prioritizing intellectual property (IP) generation, protection and commercialization of Intellectual Property.

The importance of a design patent sometimes goes overlooked and can also prevent your competitors from using your design.

There are numerous ways for trade secrets to remain secret. This includes the implementation of non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements, confidentiality clauses in employment agreements, encryption of valuable information, password protection and lock and key in order to lock up important information.

A corporate lawyer will provide vital assistance in almost every aspect of your business, from basic zoning compliance and copyright and trademark advice to formal business incorporation and lawsuits and liability.

Some of the most important and valuable assets are represented by Intellectual Property (IP). The subject may seem complex and daunting but an Intellectual Property lawyer can help you overcome these views.

An IP lawyer can help you identify, develop a strategy, file, protect and enforce your Intellectual Property in Canada and internationally.

A contract is a legal agreement between two individuals that gives rise to an obligation that is able to be enforced by the courts. A contract, to be valid, requires the meeting of the minds of all parties to the contract; this is known as consensus ad idem.

Directors and officers of a corporation are generally not liable for actions or liabilities of the corporation provided they act in good faith and in the best interests of the corporation.

The Industrial Design Act defines an industrial design to be the “features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament and any combination of those features that, in a finished article, appeal to and are judged solely by the eye.”

Trademarks are words, phrases, designs or a combination of all, used to distinguish the goods and services of one business from another. If you are building a brand, it is important to register your trademark to prevent infringement.

A fiduciary duty is the obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another party. These types of relations arise all over. They can include corporate relationships and patient-doctor relationships. In 2004, the Supreme Court of Canada released an important decision in regards to the meaning behind section 122(1)(b) of the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) in regard to fiduciary duties.

A trust is a legal arrangement which involves a settlor transferring legal title to assets to the trustee to hold for the benefit of one or more people also known as the beneficiaries.

Letters of intent, also known as an LOI, is a document used to negotiate between a buyer and a seller in various types of transactions. LOI’s outline the specific terms of a potential deal that will occur at some point. LOI’s are typically used to discuss aspects in the contract that can still be negotiated.