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While Canada tends to share many key characteristics in the hospitality industry with the United States (e.g., skilled workforce and consumer demand for hospitality and restaurant businesses), there are certain important differences that require attention.
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Ensuring Suite Dreams: Trademarks & Branding in Canada in the Hospitality Industry
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Expanding a hospitality or restaurant chain into Canada is an attractive option for many international businesses. While Canada tends to share many key characteristics in the hospitality industry with the United States (e.g., skilled workforce and consumer demand for hospitality and restaurant businesses), there are certain important differences that require attention. Below is a discussion of key trademark legal differences any interested party ought to consider when planning to expand into the Canadian market or if it has already entered the Canadian market.

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