You need a practical, cost-effective intellectual property (IP) strategy that achieves the goals of your business. We collaborate with you to develop and implement your strategy, through the registration of IP rights, commercialization, enforcement, and protection of your IP in the jurisdictions where you need it. This leaves you free to get back to the field, the lab, or the prototype, and the next brilliant idea. It is important to have experienced counsel to help as you negotiate confidentiality agreements, license agreements and IP purchase-and-sale agreements. We also provide advice on disputes, litigation, infringement and enforcement of IP rights.
IP covers patents, confidential information, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs. It includes information, technology and any know-how that is not registrable but is nonetheless protectable.
IP rights apply across industries and sectors and include both the tangible and intangible:
- Equipment and process improvements and designs
- Ideas not yet reduced to practice
- Software, automation, and computer-based systems
- Know-how around making and operating improved equipment and processes, and
- Brands and marks that provide goodwill, and “trade dress" that can be used to a competitor's advantage
To learn more about how to protect and manage your intellectual property rights, visit:
Contact Laura MacFarlane at lmacfarlane@fieldlaw.com or 403-260-8577, or any one of our team of IP professionals to discuss your IP needs and get an initial assessment of your IP strategy. Click here to sign up to receive invitations to seminars, webinars and events as well as email alerts with the latest information on Intellectual Property.
What is intellectual property (IP), and how do you protect it? In this video series, we will explain what IP is, the types of IP your organization may have, and tips and practical considerations to help you protect, enforce, and commercialize your IP.
The Basics
Laura MacFarlane explains the four main types of IP and provides examples for each. It is important to be proactive when protecting these valuable assets, and the first step is identifying what your organization has so that you can take the necessary steps to mitigate issues in the future.
Who Owns a Company's Intellectual Property?
Richard Stobbe covers factors that determine whether employees or contractors own their creations under the Copyright Act and the Patent Act, as well as the importance of clear contractual agreements to safeguard valuable IP.
5 Common Copyright Myths
Laura MacFarlane dispels common copyright myths surrounding copyright ownership, author/creator attribution, partial use of a copyrighted work, works in the public domain, and the need for formal copyright registration.
Top 10 Reasons to Register a Trademark
From protecting your brand assets to enhancing the value of your company and attracting investors, Laura MacFarlane provides the top 10 reasons to register your trademark.
Patents 101
Shohini Bagchee breaks down the essentials of patents—from the requirements for patenting an invention to tips on assessing patentability. Tune in to explore how patent protection can add value to your invention.
Understanding Moral Rights
Richard Stobbe explains what moral rights are, who they apply to and how they can be used.
How to Use a Patent
Michael Sharp shares insights on how you can leverage patents to secure exclusive rights, prevent infringement, and generate revenue through licensing. Discover how to maximize the value of your patent and how patents can fit into a comprehensive IP strategy.
Disclaimer: Information in these videos is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be perceived as legal advice.