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Trademarks are important assets for any business. When it comes to trademark enforcement, options abound, which can sometimes be disorienting for the uninitiated. Without regular monitoring for unauthorized use of trademarks and, if necessary, enforcement of trademark rights, businesses run the risk of losing the distinctiveness of their trademarks and the scope of protection they afford.

All businesses employ some form of branding and marketing strategy and will inevitably encounter trademark law. There are few words in Canadian trademark law that carry more weight than "use." It may appear a deceptively simple word, but an understanding of this fundamental concept is essential to protecting your brand, steering clear of costly conflicts and being well positioned when unavoidable conflicts do arise.