NEWS & UPDATES
A collection of thoughts and comments on the law from the team at Silvergate Law
Protecting Your Brand
As noted by the Economist: Brands are the most valuable assets many companies possess. If you only register the company name, you haven’t protected the brand. Registering your application provides national exclusivity, a legal presumption of ownership, [...]
What Makes a Contract?
Vancouver Canucks Take on Canon: What Makes a Contract? In order for contracts to be enforceable in Canada, the agreement between parties must meet a basic set of criteria. Generally speaking, a contract will [...]
Proving your Case- Civil vs. Criminal Standards of Proof
In Canada, criminal and civil trials are treated quite differently from one another. A criminal case arises when a person has committed an offense under the Criminal Code and the government brings action against the [...]