Marc retired from the practice of law in 2014. He is a Trade-mark Agent and Senior Corporate Paralegal on our Business Law team. During his career as a lawyer, Marc practiced in Intellectual Property, Computer and Technology Transactions, Corporate and Commercial Transactions and Securities Law and is fluently bilingual in English and French.
Born in Montréal, he first came to Dal in 1977 for his undergraduate studies. Later in life, Marc returned to Halifax and began practicing law in 1991. In 1997, he became a Trade-mark Agent. He appeared before all levels of courts, worked on the historic privatization of Nova Scotia's electric utility, assisted in numerous securities offerings and represented large corporations in servicing their IP and IT legal requirements during the early days of the internet’s development when little legislation or jurisprudence was available.
Marc is also an experienced musician, has published original songs and performs regularly in Halifax. He is happily married with four children.
Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), sometimes called Confidentiality Agreements, are a type of contract which compels its parties to come under the proverbial “cone of silence.”
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Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
When your favourite local cover band performs an exact rendition of Brown-Eyed Girl, Sweet Home Alabama or Wagon Wheel, are they infringing the copyright of the song’s owner?
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Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
While a trade-mark does not have to be registered, the legal advantages and significant benefits of registration are undeniable.
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Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
Tattoos have existed for over 5,000 years and are becoming more popular than ever. Few people may realize though, that they do not own the copyright to the beautiful artwork inked forever into their skin.
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