Recently, Ms. Brandy Baker, a foreign counsel of Kangxin Partners, P.C., made a presentation on protecting IP/Trademarks when doing business in China for CTT Inc. in the Waterloo Region.

The presentation was very informative. According to Ms. Baker, the laws in China are changing, but the best way to prevent trademark squatters from hijacking your trademark is to register it first. Ms. Baker suggested that you register your trademark in several classes, and remember to register your Chinese language trademark too. Even if your plans don't include China in the immediate future, registering is a relatively inexpensive process, and it will protect you from trademark squatters.