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Practical legal guidance and real case studies from the Business Venture Clinic, written for founders building in Alberta.
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Who Owns Your Big Idea? Navigating University IP Policies as a Student Founder
Before you pitch investors, know whether your university has a claim to your IP. A look at how Canadian institutions, including UCalgary, handle student-created intellectual property.
Defending Your Brand: A Guide to Trademark Opposition Board Proceedings
Filing a trademark isn’t the finish line. A look at how Canada’s Trademark Opposition Board resolves disputes over confusion, distinctiveness, and bad faith.
Copyright 101: What You Own (and When You Own It)
What every founder needs to know about how copyright arises automatically, what it protects, and who actually owns it when contractors and employees are involved.