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How Are Trademarks Different from Industrial Designs (a.k.a. Design Patents)?

NARRATOR: Marilyn designed a shoe that's going to revolutionize the fashion industry. MARILYN: Yeah, I came up with this idea that if you place this rubber lizard along the insole, shoes become extremely comfortable, and no matter how hot it is, your feet don't sweat. MARILYN: I bet there's gotta...

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Trademark Registration Process in Canada

NARRATOR: Mike is an app developer. He just created a cool app for iPhone. He decided to trademark its name. MIKE: Doesn't seem too complicated, you just file an application, and it gets registered, right? TRADEMARK FACTORY: Some people think that trademark registration is super simple. This is not so....

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How to trademark a restaurant name: Trade name VS Trademark

It's important to trademark your restaurant's name because it protects your brand from others using the same name or logo. This means customers won't get confused, and you can keep your reputation intact. Trademarking also gives you legal rights to stop others from using your name without permission. It helps...

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