Here is a collection of useful intellectual property resources. We assembled a list of helpful articles, links and FAQ.
LINKS
Bandname.com is the band name registry search and musicians resource. Registering your band name is a key component in protecting your name and avoiding unwelcome legal challenges. The Worldwide Registry notifies artists and labels where potential territorial name conflicts exist and registers your historical claim to 'name' usage.
CANADA CORPORATIONS
DOMAIN NAME LAW REPORTS
DNLR.COM provides an indexed and searchable database of summarized case law from arbitrations pursuant
to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names And Numbers (ICANN) Domain Name Dispute Resolution
Policy.
more on Domain Name Law Reports
IP SURVEYS, LLC
IP Surveys is a comprehensive intellectual property management firm focused on maximizing and
maintaining the quality of all types of intellectual property owned and controlled by your
company. We seek to encourage you to take a proactive approach to protecting and strengthening
your intellectual property. The aggressive and thorough management of all information, expertise,
and knowledge accumulated by your corporation assures that your assets are being utilized to their
fullest potential.
more on IP SURVEYS, LLC
SOUND
International Patent and Intellectual Property Offices
Career Consultants
JobBank USA - Specializes in providing career information including job and resume database services to job candidates, employers and recruitment firms in the U.S. and worldwide.
Entrepreneur Consultants
FAQ
What is a trademark?
A trademark is a word, symbol or design, or a combination of all three
used to distinguish the products or services of a person or entity from
those in the market place.
How are trademark rights acquired?
Trademark rights are generally acquired through the use of a mark or by filing an application
to register a mark.
Do I need to conduct a trademark search before using my mark?
Yes; although there is no law specifying that a search must be conducted, screening can help
you narrow a list of potential trademarks while comprehensive research provides the
information needed for a trademark attorney to make an opinion about clearing or registering
a mark.
What is a service mark?
It is a trademark that identifies and distinguishes the services of a
person or an entity from those in the marketplace.
What does the ® symbol mean? It signifies that a trademark is registered with the relevant
Trademark Office.
What does the ™ symbol mean? It signifies that a mark is intended to be a trademark but has not yet
been registered with the relevant Trademark Office.
What does copyright protect? Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship
including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels,
movies, songs, computer software and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts,
ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things
are expressed.
What is a tradename? It is a name under which a person or entity conducts business. It can
also be registered as a trademark if it is also used to identify and
distinguish products or services in the marketplace.
What is TradeName.com? TradeName.com is an e-commerce intellectual property service. We provide
trademark related services that include various types of searches, registrations,
assignments and end-to-end management of trademarks (protection and monitoring) in
Canada and the U.S.
Why conduct a preliminary search? Before creating packaging for a product or embarking on an advertising
campaign, a search will help determine whether the word, symbol or
design submitted has a chance of success or whether it would be a waste
of time to proceed any further. It may also help you avoid infringing
on other people's trademarks.
Why register a trademark? While federal registration of a trademark is not mandatory, once
registered, it entitles the owner to the exclusive use of the mark
across the country and represents strong evidence of ownership. Also, it
maybe used as a tradename.
Why should one use your company for my search requirements? TradeName.com is managed by a team of professionals, including attorneys and registered trademark
agents. Through our network of trademark attorneys, agent and other legal professionals in Canada
and the U.S., we provide both an efficient delivery of services and a centralized system to meet
your needs and demands around the clock. Our 24 hour online service is very swift and, most
importantly, reasonably priced.
What is a trademark assignment? It is the transfer of ownership of a trademark from a person or entity
to another.
How does one register a trademark? Find out here.
What is TradeName.com's telephone number? 1-888-226-6603 and our fax is 613-230-7043.
What is TradeName.com's email address?
info@tradename.com
What is TradeName.com's brand monitoring (BrandSheriff™) service?
Find out here.
