On June 17th a new Trademark Act will take effect in Canada. While there are many changes, there are three that brand owners should consider with regard to their current trademark portfolio in Canada, as immediate action may be advisable. 1) No Use Requirements – Declarations of use will no longer be required (in fact…
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Top Three Things Brand Owners Need to Know About the Changes to the Canadian Trademarks Act
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Brexit and Trademarks – Strategies for Protection in the UK
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU, nicknamed “Brexit,” has been a roller coaster ride for trademark owners. First, there was uncertainty as to whether owners of EU trademarks (EUTMs) or International Registrations (IRs) designating the EU would still have protection for their marks in the UK once the separation was complete. The UK then negotiated,…
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RIW Attorney Stacey Friends to Chair MCLE Session on Cease & Desist Letters
RIW Attorney Stacey Friends to Chair Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education live webcast session on Cease & Desist Letters on Wednesday, April 3. More Information.
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Same Name, Different Place: Avoiding Trademark Problems & Adding Value to your Business
Whether you are starting up a business, expanding, or just progressing with your current business, taking care of your brand is vitally important. Your trademark represents your identity with consumers, the goodwill of your business, and is a valuable asset in your company portfolio. There are a few strategies to consider which can help you…
December 31st Deadline For Websites With User-Generated Content
New rules from copyright office require re-registration of DMCA agent Does your company’s website host, store, or link to content created or posted by users? If so, be aware that the U.S. Copyright Office recently changed its rules regarding DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Agent registration. The new rules require all companies that have registered…
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RIW Trademark/Branding Attorney Stacey Friends Radio Interview
RIW Trademark/Branding Attorney Stacey Friends was interviewed on Radio Entrepreneurs on Thursday, January 12th. Listen to the interview here.
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RESTAURANTS and TRADEMARKS: A Lesson from the Real World
There have been two intriguing local trademark cases involving restaurants lately, both of which provide a useful lesson in trademark law. First, there was the Milk Street Café v. Milk Street Kitchen dispute. Celebrity chef Christopher Kimball plans to use the mark “Milk Street Kitchen” for cooking classes, a television show and a magazine. Milk…
RIW has made the 2016 list of Massachusetts Super Lawyers
RIW has made the 2016 list of Massachusetts Super Lawyers. Included in this recognition are attorneys Brad Croft for Construction Law, Jim Fox for Bankruptcy, Bill Friedler for Estate & Probate, Gene Landy for Technology, and Chris Litterio for Business Litigation.
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RIW Corporate Attorney John F. Cohan to Speak at the New England Healthcare Executives Network Event
RIW’s Corporate Attorney John F. Cohan will Speak at the New England Healthcare Executives Network Event on Navigating the Waters of Outsourced Product Development, Manufacturing, Intellectual Property and Contracts. This event will be taking place on October 17th in Mansfield. More information.
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RIW Trademark Attorney Stacey Friends spoke at the Business Globalization Forum
RIW Trademark Attorney Stacey Friends spoke at this year’s Business Globalization Forum which took place on November 4th at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. More information.
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