Intellectual Property
Patents, Copyrights
& Trademarks.
A complete reference of intellectual property owned and operated under Shaffer Farms. For accountants, lawyers, and media professionals.
Ownership Statement
All intellectual property listed on this page is owned by Gerald J. Shaffer and/or Alex Shaffer, operating as a partnership under the name Shaffer Farms, based in Roberts Creek, British Columbia, Canada. All brands operate as DBAs (Doing Business As) under this partnership. No corporate entities are currently registered.
Trade Names & Trademarks
Registered Names
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Shaffer Farms | Active |
| Just Gerald | Active |
| Just Gerald Magazine | Active |
| Just Gerald Radio | Active |
| Just Gerald Books | Active |
| Just Gerald Music | Active |
| Just Gerald Seaweed | Active |
| Just Gerald Songs | Active |
| Just Gerald Images | Active |
| Just Gerald Hello | Active |
| Shaffer Farms Financial | Active |
| Alex Ceramics | Active |
| Squintwerks | Active |
| Shaffer Crate & Block | Active |
| Shaffer Media | Active |
| Wildlife Wise Canada | Active |
| West Coast Wildlife Research & Education | Active |
| Cratemakers | Active |
| Youngsters Innovations | Past |
| BC Clays Works | Past |
| Lallibugs Paint Your Own Cafe | Past |
Copyrights
Protected Works
Just Gerald Magazine — All Published Issues
Gerald J. Shaffer / Shaffer Farms
Just Gerald Books — All Published Titles (25+)
Gerald J. Shaffer / Shaffer Media
Just Gerald Radio — Programming & Branding
Gerald J. Shaffer / Shaffer Farms
Squintwerks — Software & AR Platform
Gerald J. Shaffer / Shaffer Farms
Alex Ceramics — Original Designs
Alex Shaffer / Shaffer Farms
Wildlife Wise Canada — Content & Resources
Gerald J. Shaffer / Shaffer Farms
Gerald the Bear Guy — Book & Illustrations
Gerald J. Shaffer / Shaffer Media
Just Gerald Songs — Original Compositions
Gerald J. Shaffer / Shaffer Farms
Just Gerald Images — Photography Collection
Gerald J. Shaffer / Shaffer Farms
Youngsters Innovations — Award-Winning Products
Gerald & Alex Shaffer
BC Clays Works — Ceramic Slip Formulations
Alex Shaffer / Shaffer Farms
Patents & Inventions
Original Inventions
Smell-Proof Wildlife Garbage Container
Inventor: Gerald J. Shaffer
The first smell-proof wildlife garbage container designed to prevent bear-human conflict. Developed during Gerald's tenure as Bear Aware Coordinator for the BC Ministry of Environment.
Squintwerks AR Tokenization System
Inventor: Gerald J. Shaffer
Point-and-watch AR camera system that tokenizes images to deliver video content. Proprietary technology powering the Squintwerks platform.
Property Improvements
Upgrades Since Ownership
A record of significant property improvements and capital investments made to 3261 and 3263 Beach Avenue, Roberts Creek, since acquisition.
3261 Beach Avenue (Lower House)
Complete Interior Restoration
Full gut renovation and modernization. Every room in the house was stripped to studs and rebuilt.
Upstairs
Attic
New insulation, vapour barrier, HEPA treatment, and smoke sealing throughout
Kitchen
Complete rebuild — new cabinets (upper, lower, island), countertops, backsplash, wainscoting, flooring, drywall (walls & ceiling), insulation, vapour barrier, electrical, pot lights, light fixtures, and trim
Living & Dining Room
New flooring, drywall (walls & ceiling), insulation, vapour barrier, baseboard heaters, electrical, pot lights, trim, and baseboards
Master Bedroom
New flooring, drywall (walls & ceiling), insulation, vapour barrier, baseboard heater, electrical, pot lights, trim, and framed wall rebuild
Master Ensuite
New vanity, drywall (walls & ceiling), insulation, vapour barrier, wainscoting, baseboard heater, electrical, pot lights, and trim
Bathroom
New vanity, tile surround, wood panelling, drywall (walls & ceiling), insulation, vapour barrier, bathroom fan, baseboard heater, electrical, pot lights, wainscoting, and trim
Bedroom 2
New flooring, drywall (walls & ceiling), insulation, vapour barrier, baseboard heater, electrical, pot lights, blinds, and trim
Downstairs
Bedroom 3
Deep clean, ozone treatment, and surface restoration
Office
Deep clean, ozone and hydroxyl treatment, and surface restoration
Shop
Deep clean, ozone and hydroxyl treatment, and surface restoration
Mechanical Room
Deep clean, ozone and hydroxyl treatment, and surface restoration
Storage
Deep clean, ozone and hydroxyl treatment, and surface restoration
Landing & Staircase
Deep clean, ozone and hydroxyl treatment, and surface restoration
3261 & 3263 Beach Avenue
As-Built Survey & Documentation
Richardson Consulting completed full as-built drawings for both properties — lot plan, site plan, auxiliary buildings, and detailed floor plans, sections, and elevations for both houses.
Documentation
Sheet 0-1 — Lot & Site Plan
Both properties, garage, studio, elevator, hot tub
Sheet 1-1 — Auxiliary Buildings
Garage (384 sq ft), studio, hot tub floor plans
Sheets 2-1 to 2-7 — Upper House (3263)
Floor plans, sections, and elevations
Sheets 3-1 to 3-8 — Lower House (3261)
Floor plans, sections, and elevations
3261 & 3263 Beach Avenue
Retaining Wall Engineering
Professional engineering drawings completed for retaining wall structures on the property.
416 Marine Drive, Lower Gibsons, BC
Heritage Building Restoration
A landmark restoration of a heritage commercial building on the Lower Gibsons waterfront. 80% of the original structure was retained and restored, preserving the building's historic character while bringing it fully up to code. The white nautical aesthetic was maintained to honour the visual identity of the Lower Gibsons harbour district. Sold in 2020.
Restoration Highlights
Structural Retention
80% of original building structure retained — a benchmark for heritage-sensitive restoration
Nautical Aesthetic
White exterior and nautical design language preserved to complement the Lower Gibsons waterfront character
Heritage Compliance
Full restoration to current code while maintaining the building's historic profile and street presence
Location
416 Marine Drive — Lower Gibsons waterfront, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
All improvements documented and receipted. Property owned and operated by Gerald & Alex Shaffer, Roberts Creek, BC.
Essential Records
Critical Documents
Key insurance policies, property reports, and essential business records. Available for download by accountants, lawyers, and authorized partners.
Digital Assets
Registered Domains
This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. All intellectual property rights are asserted under Canadian federal and provincial law. For formal inquiries regarding intellectual property, licensing, or partnership matters, please contact Shaffer Farms directly. All rights reserved.