Business Law Attorney: Trademarks, Small Business Law, Ecommerce, etc

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Business Law Firm

Formation of a Business

Forming a business can be an exciting, yet daunting process. We have supported many businesses, of all sizes, in their infancy through to their later years.

With access to Cunningham Swan’s wide array of practice areas and legal team, we can help you and your business tackle any venture or obstacle that may arise. Every business has unique needs that may change or develop while the business grows, and you can count on us to be there every step of the way.

We can help address the following questions:

How do I get started with incorporation?
Is a sole proprietorship, partnership, or incorporation the correct structure for your business? Why?
What are my rights as a shareholder? As a partner?
Do I need a shareholder or partnership agreement and what should it look like?
What is my personal financial liability if the business should fail?
Which financing methods work best for my circumstances?
How do I reserve my new business name?
How do I protect my brand?

For business law enquiries, contact Sara Evoy by email or 613.544.0211, ext. 8034.

Trademark Lawyer

Business Names, Trademark and Copyright Supports

Whether you are looking to register a new business name, establish rights to a brand or protect works of authorship, we can help.

Our services include:

Reviewing corporate and business name searches
Registering business names
Conducting trademark clearance searches
Filing and prosecuting trademarks
Filing for copyright
Transfer and licensing of business names, trademarks and copyrights

For business law enquiries, contact Sara Evoy by email or 613.544.0211, ext. 8034.

Business Law Attorney

Support for Established Businesses

As a business owner, we know you are busy. You are hiring staff, developing sales strategies, monitoring inventory, and managing your team. The list could go on for pages, we get it. That is why we are here to advocate for you and your business at every stage, so you can focus on what you need to.

With access to Cunningham Swan’s wide array of practice areas and legal team, we can help you and your business tackle any venture or obstacle that may arise. Whether you are facing unexpected challenges or are simply hoping to make sure you are on the right track, you can count on us to provide experienced advice.

We most often provide support in the following areas but please do not hesitate to reach out to our team and see what else we can do for you and your business.

General Support to Established Businesses

Protecting your interests in private transactions
Successfully overcoming the challenges of mergers and acquisitions
Keeping up with on-going changes to tax laws
Drafting and review of contracts
Assistance with managing PPSA registrations
Reading and interpreting a franchise agreement
Assistance with commercial leases
Ensuring your business is compliant with privacy regulations such as FIPPA
Completing succession planning, including an estate freeze
Preparing annual corporate filings

For business law enquiries, contact Sara Evoy by email or 613.544.0211, ext. 8034.

Bankruptcy Lawyer

Support for Businesses at Risk

When times are tough, you need reliable and proactive support. We are here to assist you and your business through its hardest times. Whether you are looking to reorganize and re-establish security in your business, pursue bankruptcy and insolvency, or simply aren’t sure which direction to go – we have you covered.

These services include working on your behalf to facilitate:

Restructuring of professional and personal debts
Financial consolidation and payments
Re-establishing creditor confidence
Maximizing opportunities to rebuild the business in its current state
Insolvency and bankruptcy support

For business law enquiries, contact Sara Evoy by email or 613.544.0211, ext. 8034.

Not for Profit Corporation Law

Support for Not-For-Profit and Charitable Organizations

We understand the complexities of not-for-profit organizations and how they differ from other businesses in both operation and structure.

We have extensive experience supporting these organizations in the following matters:

Providing advice on structure and governance of non-profit and charitable organizations
Assistance with your application for registration as a charity for tax purposes
Reviewing and redrafting of by-laws and other governing documents as may be required for your not-for-profit organization in accordance with applicable law

For business law enquiries, contact Sara Evoy by email or 613.544.0211, ext. 8034.

Intellectual Property Lawyer

E-Business Support

Those operating within the e-businesses and e-commerce marketplace face a unique set of challenges, requiring the support of an experienced legal team. Technology is rapidly evolving and improving every day, making it difficult to keep up with when also running a business. We are familiar with current legal parameters and are committed to staying up to date on any changes that may affect you and your business. We will help navigate the laws, regulations, and licencing requirements to make sure that you can focus on the day to day.

We provide support in the following areas:

Protecting intellectual property
Hosting agreements for websites
User agreements for websites
Protecting trade secrets and confidential information
Complying with privacy regulations
Acquiring technology
Drafting or reviewing software licenses both on premises licensing and
SAAS business models
Assisting with software development agreements

For business law enquiries, contact Sara Evoy by email or 613.544.0211, ext. 8034.

Regulatory Advice

Energy Sector Specific Supports

Businesses in the energy sector require specific support that other industries may not encounter. We are familiar with these differences and offer several supports regarding commercial and regulatory issues and risks. From early development of power projects through to operations, we can support your needs.