Company Registration And Trademarking

Summary

The user is planning to register a company named ClimateConnect in Vancouver, BC, Canada and in the US. They want to trademark the name and tagline for their products and services. They were advised to conduct a comprehensive search in both the Canadian and US trademark databases to ensure theyre not infringing on existing trademarks. They were also informed about the difference between trademark and copyright, and that they can copyright their video library.

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I want to register a company, I also want to trademark name and tag line for each products and serivces I am going to provide. How can I make sure that I open not violating anyone else's trademark?
What is your location, Jay? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
My company will be registered in Vancouver, BC, Canada but I also want to register in the US.
What type of business are you planning to register? This will help determine the best way to proceed with registration and trademarking.
ClimateTech
What is the specific name and tagline you want to trademark for your products and services?
Lets say it is ClimateConnect
What is the nature of the products and services you plan to offer under the "ClimateConnect" trademark?
it is going to be marketplace
What is the specific name and tagline you want to trademark for your marketplace service?
ClimateConnect
What is the tagline you want to trademark for your marketplace service, "ClimateConnect"?
Connecting the world
What is the nature of the products and services you plan to offer under the "Connecting the World" tagline?
helping climate tech B2B
What is the specific name you want to trademark for your B2B service?
ClimateConnect
What is the tagline you want to trademark for your B2B service, "ClimateConnect"?
Connecting the World
To ensure you're not violating anyone's trademark, have you conducted a comprehensive search in both the Canadian and US trademark databases?
Nope
Before proceeding with trademark registration, it's crucial to conduct a comprehensive search in both the Canadian and US trademark databases. This will help ensure you're not infringing on existing trademarks.
where can I look for it?
You can search for existing trademarks in Canada on the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's website and in the US on the United States Patent and Trademark Office's website.
what is the difference between trademark and copyright?
A trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services, while copyright protects original works of authorship like books, music, and art.
can I copyright my video library?
Yes, you can copyright your video library. Copyright protection extends to original works of authorship, which includes videos.