We would like you to be aware of the many articles we have written to assist you in understanding a variety of topics. We also thought it would be a good idea to include some of our promotional material in one location so you could learn more about the many services we offer.

Articles we invite you to read.

1. Congratulations!! You're now a small business person.

   We would like to make you aware of the reasons why 50% of all new businesses fail to survive 5 years. We think this article could be the single most important one on our web site. Therefore, we listed it first
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2. Good Business Names

   The starting point for any business is the selecting of a good name. This article should assist you in this regard.
   

3. Good Domain Names

   The starting point for any internet business is the selecting of a good domain name. This article should assist you in this regard.
   

4. Name Search Approval

   An explanation of how we analyze your search results and the grounds upon which we base our opinions. Remember!! We can not approve your new name we can only give you advise so you can decide to use or reject the name.
   

5. Goodwill - Your most important business asset.

   Here is an explanation of how you can protect your most valuable intellectual property asset without incurring the cost of registration.
   

6. Good Candidates for trademark protection

   We are often asked, "Should I trademark this?" While in response to this question we present occasions when you should register trademarks.
   

7. Understanding domain names

   With the ever increasing rush to get a domain name we felt you would give you an understanding of how domains names are assigned.
   

8. Applying for A Trade Mark

   If you plan on applying for a trademark then you need to understand the application process and the reasons why it might take up to one year for your mark to be registered.
   

9. Trademark vs domain name disputes

   This is a summary of most of the information on this subject. This article contains of 200 links to other sites and information.
   

10. Nine advantages to TM Registration

    Here are nine excellent reasons why you should consider registration of your trademarks.
    

11. Your options in a trademark dispute

    If you find that you have infringed on the rights of others or that someone has infringed on your rights then you might find this article of interest.
    

12. Questions about trademarks

    Typical questions about trademarks collected from three years of operating this web site.
    

13. Proper use of a trademark in Business

    Once you start your business, it is critical to your success that you protect your unregistered trademarks. Here is how you achieve protection with out the expense associated with registration.
    

14. The Do's and Don'ts of Trademark use.

    Knowing how to correctly use your trademarks is the key in insuring they remain registered.
    

15. Four steps to trademark protection.

    Follow this four steps and you are assured of being able to protect your rights to your trademarks
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16. Building a good name for your web, product, or business

    A good name can make a business a household word, and a bad one can make it instantly forgettable.
    

17. What is a Domain Name and do I really need one?

    You want a brilliantly clever name for your Web site that will be etched permanently in the minds of the teeming masses.
    

18. The Conflicts between Domain Names and Trademarks.

    You want to register a domain name and you find out it's already been registered as a trademark. Does that mean you can't use it?
    

19. Registering a Domain Name.

    You've picked out the perfect domain name to represent your service, product or company. So what do you do next?
    

20. Computerized Incorporation's.

    We first introduced this service to the Alberta Legal community in 1982. Since that time we have grown to be the single largest incorporator's of new companies. We now provide this complete service from our web site. See why so many Alberta lawyers trust us with their clients incorporation.
    

21. Corporate Seals

    We are pleased to offer the complete line of the award winning Mark Maker^TM corporate seals and personal embossers.
    

22. Proper Use of your Domain Name

    If you operate your own web site then you should take the time to read how to use your domain name as if it were a trademark.
    

23. Stealing Sponsorship rights

    If you own a trademark then you might be interested in how to protect your rights in foreign countries where your mark is not registered or, to the best of your knowledge, in use.
    

24. How to Order a Name Search

    Here is a brief discussion of how corporate or trade name searches are prepared, reviewed and returned to you.
    

25. The Astute Practitioner

    Most practitioners think of intellectual property as being comprised of four main areas being trade-marks, patents, copyrights and industrial design. These properties can all be protected through registration. There is a fifth area that must now be considered, that being "Goodwill". Goodwill can only be protected by the astute practitioner.
    

26. Common marketing mistakes

    Here is a brief discussion of the most common mistakes made by business people. If you take the time to learn what others have done wrong then you should be able to do it right.
    

27. The Conflicts between Domain Names and Trademarks

    Here is a brief discussion of this issue from the perspective of a trademark agent.
    

28. Registering a Domain Name

    Here are some of the steps you may wish to follow. We took the easy way out. We just called our ISP and let him take care of it.
    

29. Web site design tips part one

    The name sort of tells all.

30. Web site design tips part two

General Inquiries

If this page has left you with unresolved questions then we ask that you direct them to us. We ask that you take the time you to learn all about ARVIC, who we are, what we can do for you and why you should employ us. For free consultation or practical information on any trademark related issue you are invited to contact us.