Summary of the Problem or Issue

The Implementation Steering Committee sought recommendations for use, risk mitigation strategies and options for seeking trademark registration for the PAGE 1+ brand. Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) was engaged to provide this research and recommendations. The final recommendation from BLG is to:

• refrain from filing an application to register the PAGE 1+ mark; and

• always use the mark in the following design format on print and electronic materials, websites, and releases, to the extent possible:

Discussion

BLG arranged for a full Canadian trademark clearance search for the proposed mark PAGE1+ for use and registration in connection with a broad scope of goods/services described as:

• library management software (Class 9);

• library services; on-line library services; on-line academic library services; research library services; mobile library services (Class 41); and

• platform as a service for the operation of library management systems (Class 42).

Research

Annexes and Supporting Information

Recommended Actions

Expected Outcome