INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COMPETITION LAW

Area of practice

Intellectual property and competition law

WHAT IS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ?

Intellectual property law encompasses the rules aimed at protecting the creations, innovations and means for associating a product or a service with positive emotions in the public’s mind. Intellectual property is differentiated by its intangible nature, although it can take material forms.

Intellectual property notably comprises copyrights, trademarks and patents. Certain rules also apply to industrial secrets. Intellectual property law allows for governing use of a work, brand or innovation fairly and efficiently on the economic level.

WHAT IS COMPETITION LAW ?

Competition law is based on the legislative and regulatory rules designed to promote healthy competition between firms by discouraging various abusive practices. It may also be rooted in private covenants between business partners. Competition law completes the rules applicable to intellectual property.

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DO I NEED A FORCE-LEGAL LAWYER?

WHO MAY REQUIRE LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COMPETITION LAW ?

Any corporation whose business strategy is based primarily on the recognition of its products and services through its trademarks would do well to get them registered and ensure their protection against encroachment by possible competitors.

Businesses that conceive new technologies and want to protect themselves against imitations may make use of different types of protection. Companies that use third party technologies in their operations must ensure that they hold the appropriate authorizations lest they become the targets of costly claims by the owners of these technologies.

Employers wishing to defend themselves against misappropriation of their know-how and sensitive information by unscrupulous employees can count on the rules governing intellectual property and competition law to protect themselves.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FORCE-LEGAL FOR YOUR NEEDS IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COMPETITION LAW ?

Today’s businesses seldom operate without an intellectual property component. Thanks to its preventive approach, the Force-Legal team of intellectual property and competition law lawyers can provide you with the protection best tailored to your situation.

Whether your firm specializes in designing innovative applications or stands out thanks to the impact of its trademarks, our team of lawyers can provide valuable advice, as well as legal services, such as:

  • Registration of trademarks in Canada and abroad
  • Negotiating and drafting a licence agreement
  • Copyright transfer agreement
  • Injunctions to stop infringements of your intellectual property
  • Remedies against unfair competition
  • and more

Whatever your area of activities, one of our lawyers can meet all your needs regarding intellectual property and competition law. Contact us today!

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