Tag Archives: Startups

BC court confirms website terms of use enforceable as legal contracts

Posted on Thursday, September 8, 2011 by David Lam

In Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership v. Rogers Communications Inc., 2011 BCSC 1196, the BC Court held that Rogers infringed Century 21′s copyright and terms of use by scraping Century 21′s real estate listings from its website and incorporating the … Continue reading →

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The SR&ED Tax Incentive Program

Posted on Sunday, November 7, 2010 by David Lam

Research and development is expensive, and as an innovative entrepreneur you need all the financial help you can get.  One of the best things you can do for your startup financially is to apply for the Scientific Research and Experimental … Continue reading →

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Incorporating your start-up

Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2010 by David Lam

You’ve got a great idea for a business, and you’re eager to get started.  You don’t have a lot of start-up funds, and you want to ensure that most of your funds stay in your business. When should you incorporate?  … Continue reading →

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What’s a registered trademark and why do I want one?

Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by David Lam

When you buy a mobile phone, do you look for a phone with a full QWERTY keyboard, or do you look for a BlackBerry?  When you buy a handbag, do you look for a leather handbag with zippers, or do … Continue reading →

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Why patents are such a hassle to obtain – the public policy for patents

Posted on Saturday, October 2, 2010 by David Lam

Many first-time inventors are surprised at the costs and time involved in obtaining a patent.  “Why is a patent so expensive to obtain and takes so many years to issue?”, they ask. Because all patents applications must be carefully prepared … Continue reading →

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Operating a business together

Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 by David Lam

You and a buddy want to operate a business, and both of you want to save some money. You’re both informal people eager to get on with business, so both of you simply start selling stuff.  You’ve just entered into … Continue reading →

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