by Denese Espeut-Post | May 21, 2014 | Business, Intellectual Property, Trade-Marks
Q: I have not registered my business slogan. Does this mean it is not trade-marked? A: A trade-mark can be words, drawings, slogans or names that distinguish one’s good from the goods of someone else. Protection of a trade-mark can occur under statute or the common...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Jan 5, 2014 | Regulations, Wine Law
The B.C. Court of Appeal released its decision on New Year’s Eve regarding the 3 day liquor licence suspension imposed on Kelowna’s Liquid Zoo night club for breach of the terms of its liquor licence. All three Judges who heard the appeal agreed that the suspension...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Mar 13, 2013 | Free My Grapes, Wine Law
I spent some time on the BCWineChat website considering tonight’s topic regarding the Economic Impact of the Canadian Wine Industry. I understand the catalyst for this topic was the recently published Economic Impact Study on the Canadian wine industry completed by...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Oct 28, 2012 | Wine Law
There is nothing like the controversy and confusion surrounding the forced cancellation of the Belfry Theatre’s annual Crush fundraising event to really hammer home how difficult to understand B.C.’s liquor licensing and distribution laws really are. I believe that...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Apr 5, 2012 | Estate Planning, Planning, Wills & Estates
You can achieve peace of mind by preparing for life’s unexpected events today. Planning in advance for your death and potential mental incapability will give you some control over what happens to you, your dependents and your property. Most people prefer not to...