Be careful about ‘invoices’ for trademark registration fees
Anyone filing a trademark application on their own behalf (ie. not through a lawyer or registered trademark agent) should be cautious about receiving what appears to be an ‘invoice’ for a trademark registration fee.
Once an application for a trademark has been approved, it is advertised in the Trademarks Journal to give an opportunity to anyone […]
New video surveillance guidelines
Another step in the development of Canadian privacy law is the introduction last month of new video surveillance guidelines by the Privacy Commissioner for Canada. The guidelines provide ten criteria for evaluating whether overt video surveillance is being conducted lawfully and in compliance with existing privacy legislation. Should anyone ever file a complaint with the […]
Internet ‘throttling’
Recently, Bell Canada has come under criticism from internet consumers after announcing that it would slow down the speed of internet service when customers are using certain applications like file sharing. This practice, known as “throttling”, limits bandwidth being taken up by individuals using peer-to-peer applications, such as sharing films, music and videos. The slowdown […]
Bankruptcy & Insolvency Changes
In late 2007, Bill C-12 was passed, making amendments to Canada’s bankruptcy and insolvency regime. Some of the most important changes include that unpaid wages of employees prior to bankruptcy are protected, and normal pension contributions of employees are also secured. Unpaid wages will have priority over the claims of secured creditors up to $2,000.00. […]
Grete Hale speaks to Nepean Businesswomen
I attended Lisa McLeod’s 4th annual Nepean-Carleton Women’s Business Networking Breakfast at the Prince of Wales Manor, in Barrhaven. Grete Hale spoke enthusiastically about her involvement in various charitable pursuits over the years including one of her new projects- opening a trade school in Uganda. She also talked about the challenges she faced in her […]
