Editor:
Re: BIA already uses 'Sunny Tsawwassen,' letter to the editor, Aug. 9
This is in response to Lydia Elder's letter to the editor on Aug. 9 in regards to her claim that the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association is exclusively entitled to use the phrase, "Sunny Tsawwassen" and the hashtag "#SunnyTsawwassen."
I was struck by the mean tone of her letter, admonishing Louise Latremouille to discontinue her use of this phrase.
Out of curiosity I searched the Government of Canada's Intellectual property database and also the BC Registry of Names and found that there are no trademarks or copyrights associated with the phrase "Sunny Tsawwassen."
I would caution Ms. Elder that if I were a spiteful person (with more time on my hands), I would register the trademark myself and give the community the right to use it as they see fit. Perhaps it may be worth Latremouille's time to apply for it instead.
Craig Ellenwood
