Pillar IP, Inc.

Pillar IP is a boutique intellectual property agency offering large firm experience at small agency pricing. Personal, quick, efficient service is our priority!

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#CanadianBusinessOwner: Any intellectual property that makes you money should be protected. 💡

Contact us today to book your IP consultation.

#businessowner #intellectualproperty #Canadianbusiness
#womeninbusiness

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From wine labels to children’s toys and everything in between, the products and services that you offer need to be protected. Contact us for more information on how we can help you protect your ideas.

#ownyouridea #intellectualproperty #trademark #trademarkprotection #patent

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... if the owner is unable to show use of the trademark during the 3 years preceding the date of the Section 45 notice, and there are no special circumstances justifying the lack of use.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

#trademarkprotection

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CIPO announced that extensions of time in Oppositions and Section 45 proceedings are being significantly reduced as of Dec 1, 2023. If you're considering requesting an extension of time, please do so before the changes take effect. (1/3)

#trademarkregistration

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What do these hearings mean? 
An opposition is a proceeding where someone can object to a trademark application being registered. A Section 45 proceeding allows anyone to request that a trademark that has already been registered be removed from the Register of Trademarks... (2/3)

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#HappyHalloween!

What do you get when you mix #patents with #Halloween? Mad scientists of course! 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬⚗️🤖 Who's your favorite movie #madscientist? Tell us in the comments by using a GIF or emojis! (Can you guess which one is our favorite?)

#patentregistration #greatscott

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Here are some easy ways to protect your brand online while you're waiting to get your tangible IP (trademark, patent, industrial designs) registered and protected. Tips start at 1:15 min mark of the video: https://t.co/UBrpV7bEEd

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The answer is TRUE. Different countries have different terms for the same things. In fact, in Europe they’re called Designs and are processed as part of the
trademark system instead of the patent system like in North America.

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It's #TriviaTuesday! Let's test your Canadian (and International!) #IntellectualProperty knowledge: TRUE OR FALSE? What we call Industrial Designs in Canada are actually known as Design Patents in the US.

We'll share the answer tomorrow!

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...a program for helping like-minded people connect with each other, a product line that sells well, that's what you need to protect. There's IP in every single thing that you do. It's about identifying where you're making money that will guide your IP management choices. (2/2)

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#Businessowners often wonder how they can identify their primary #intellectualproperty that needs to be protected. I usually tell them to consider what they're known for, and to follow the money. That will be your primary IP. Whether it's a business method, ... (1/2)

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Your #brand is your most valuable asset; it's how people identify you and what builds your reputation.

Contact us to find out how we can help you protect your brand and reputation from unlawful use or damage.

#ownyouridea #businesstips #trademarkprotection #brandingtips

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Trademarks are used to identify the “source” of goods and services, so the clothing tag becomes a good source identifier to prove use of a trademark. This is why it’s so important to seek help from professionals when applying for a trademark.

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It's #SweaterWeather! #DYK that images on clothing may be considered ornamentation and most likely insufficient as proof of use when seeking trademark registration for your TM in Canada or in US? To prove use, consider using a clothing tag with the trademark on it instead. Why?⬇️

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Canadian Thanksgiving was this weekend & it made us realize how lucky we are & how much we should never take any moment for granted. Our hearts go out to all the victims that were killed this past weekend in the Middle East. There's no room in this world for hate.

#nohate

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Pillar IP founder @glenfarclas30 is back in Canada after an incredible time in Europe with colleagues & friends. Case in point, last week's #Marques23 Annual Conference black tie gala dinner was a fabulous affair! If you were there, what was your favourite part of the conference?

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Business and #brand owners: did you know that most Canadian #Trademark fees are increasing by at least 25% in 2024? Whether you’ve been wanting to file an application for a new trademark or have an application due for renewal in the first half of 2024, this is the time to do it!

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When in #Germany...

Last Sunday Pillar IP founder Heather Boyd (@glenfarclas30) took in all the sights and flavours of #Oktoberfest with her colleagues and friends at Fleuchaus & Gallo, incl Samuel Wu, European Patent Attorney with Fleuchaus & Gallo, & Tina Fleuchaus. #Prost! 🍻

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When in beautiful #Austria, skip the coffeeshop & go #hiking with friends in the industry! I'm with Austrian IP businessman Wolfgang Danner, Germany patent attorney & partner at Fleuchaus & Gallo Michael Fleuchaus, & other friends in front of breathtaking Mount Lodron.

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Consider protecting your corporate colour as part of your overall branding strategy IF you’re developing trade dress and do not want a competitor using a similar colour for similar goods and/or services.

#brandingtips #intellectualproperty #trademarkregistration

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Colour can have a HUGE impact on how your mark is perceived by the general public. However, if your brand colour has not yet achieved brand recognition status, filing your logo in black & white gives you protection in the design even if you decide to change colours later on. ⬇️