Business Venture Clinic

A student-run clinic @UCalgaryLaw providing free legal information and services to local entrepreneurs.

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Does your university have an interest in your startup idea? It might be more complicated than you think.

The answer can depend on where you study, whether you're paid, and what resources you used.

See our recent blog post: https://t.co/lTLUpUJPmu

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Are you an entrepreneur thinking of giving someone a "piece of your pie”?

Equity and profit-sharing arrangements may sound similar, but they can carry very different legal consequences for early-stage founders.

Read our latest blog post: https://t.co/1Xkk8cK6cI

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✏️Many early-stage companies focus on product first and paperwork later.

But unclear ownership terms, missing contracts, or informal agreements can surface during due diligence — and delay financing or acquisition. Boring paperwork can be cheaper than litigation later.

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Protecting your brand may mean navigating the Trademark Opposition Board.

The "casual consumer" test is key: confusion is judged by first impressions, not expert analysis. Strict procedural deadlines may apply!

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If using a contractor for your business, does your agreement include a robust intellectual property assignment clause?

Careful review of your agreements can help ensure that your business actually owns its original works through copyright.
#intellectualproperty #startup

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SAFEs are becoming a popular tool for Canadian startups raising early capital. But unlike priced rounds, they shift risk into future financing terms. Founders may consider how valuation caps, discounts, and pro-rata rights shape dilution later.

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🌱A small venture today can grow fast. Clear rules and agreements can help your business scale confidently!

#startup #smallbusiness

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Start-ups: It is increasingly important to build a strong cybersecurity framework for your business!

Explore resources from the Government of Canada for cybersecurity technical education, certifications, grants and tax incentives.

Read more: https://t.co/7kdIDc2Cyc

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Founder. Shareholder. Director.

These roles can overlap in a start-up, while being legally distinct. Directors carry statutory duties.

Check out our latest blog for a basic overview of directors' duties: https://t.co/vQoa3NUjet

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Alberta’s cold climate isn’t just for hockey! It’s attractive for AI data centres. Lower cooling costs + abundant natural gas + renewables + an independent grid = serious infrastructure potential. Investors have taken notice!

Read more: https://t.co/i44m6ec3Yj

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💡 Strong start-ups begin with strong legal foundations.

The BVC supports entrepreneurs by providing legal information on incorporation, employment agreements, due diligence, and other business law matters.

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📢 Entrepreneurs: Connect with the Business Venture Clinic on Thursdays from 12PM-1:30PM during the Fall and Winter Semesters at the @HunterHubYYC.

Clinic caseworkers help provide early-stage businesses with legal information. Drop-in tomorrow to learn more!
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Did you know copyright protection in Canada can be automatic?

As soon as one's original work is fixed (written, coded, recorded), they own exclusive rights to reproduce, adapt, and share it:

See our latest blog post: https://t.co/EQidLzqpW2

#intellectualproperty #startup

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Oh nuts! Some founders will find out the hard way that they don’t own their IP.

See our latest blog post: https://t.co/5DmDvJJy1b
#startup #intellectualproperty

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Starting a business? Incorporation can offer personal asset protection, legal separation from you and the business, and investor confidence. It keeps things clear from day one.

See our latest blog post: https://t.co/alncpGPYHG

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Thinking of launching a startup but not sure where to begin?

The Business Venture Clinic helps ambitious entrepreneurs turn ideas into reality, from providing draft documents to answering legal inquiries. Check us out at: https://t.co/73yfjexryl

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With no federal AI law, provinces are driving regulation. Companies must track changes, assess risks, and keep humans in the loop for responsible AI use.

See our latest blog post: https://t.co/LDVkHkEx3g

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Your first board meeting might be at the kitchen table. but treat it like the real deal.

Best practice generally includes meeting at least 4x a year, keeping minutes, and swapping the hoodie for a tie once in a while to give a board real authority.

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Thinking about starting a business as an international student in Alberta?
New changes to the ABCA make incorporation more accessible than ever! Learn what you need to know before getting started: https://t.co/qPgQQ9b8Ir

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Every great startup needs a solid legal foundation. However, for many founders, legal information can be costly. The Business Venture Clinic can provide information on incorporation, IP, and contracts with no cost.

Reach out today at: https://t.co/73yfjexryl