by Anne-Marie Mizzi | Jun 8, 2021 | Legal, Planning, Wills
A well-known theme of movies about animals involves the owner passing away and leaving their entire estate to their pets. This has also happened famously in real life. The world’s richest dog is Gunther IV as he inherited $375 million US from his dad who inherited his...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Jan 24, 2015 | Business, Intellectual Property, Planning, Trade-Marks
Full Trade-Mark Services in the South Okanagan Here at Avery Law Office, we offer a complete range of trade-mark services. As a registered trade-mark agent, we can assist you with your trade-mark application and represent you before the Canadian Intellectual Property...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Jan 24, 2015 | Business, Intellectual Property, Planning, Trade-Marks
Should I register a Trade-mark? No one has to register a trade-mark. Frankly, in some situations, trade-mark registration may not be worth your while at the current time. As a business owner, you need to ask yourself if you should register a trade-mark and if you...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Jan 24, 2015 | Business, Intellectual Property, Planning, Trade-Marks
Do I Need a Trade-mark Agent? You can act for yourself when you submit an application for a trade-mark to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. You don’t have to hire a registered trade-mark agent, but dealing with trade-marks can be complex and costly. A...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Jun 25, 2013 | Agreements, Business, Partnerships, Planning
What is the best corporate structure for your business? There are many factors to consider when determining the best corporate structure. Asset protection is one factor, but it is a very important factor, especially when a business in new and vulnerable; however, tax,...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Mar 15, 2013 | Agreements, Business, Money, Planning, Wine Law
Imagine going from owning 22 properties throughout the South Okanagan, 7 wineries and a distillery to receivership, liquidation and a financial loss of all your equity and then some. That is the unfortunate fate of the Holmans, the former owners of the Holman Farms,...