Canada Trademark Registration
Trademark applications in Canada must be filed with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s (CIPO).
Trademark Search
Before applying for a trademark, you might want to conduct a search to find out if there are any identical or similar marks on the Trademark Register. However, it is an optional procedure for filing the trademark application.
Time frame: 5 – 7 working days
Trademark Application
Once the trademark application is filed, it will be reviewed by the Examiner through formality checks and substantive examination. In case of an objection, the applicant must respond within a stipulated time, or the application will be deemed abandoned. If the application is accepted, it will be published in the Official Journal. Any interested party may oppose the registration of your trademark within 2 months of the publication date. If no opposition is filed, the mark will be registered, and the registration certificate will be issued.
Time Frame
The processing time from application to registration may take about 12–18 months. However, if there is an objection from the trademark office or an opposition from a third party, the process may take longer.
Validity of Registration:
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of registration, and it can be renewed every 10 years.
Requirements For Trademark Application in Canada:
- Applicant’s name, address and nationality
- Representation of the trademark
- Classes and description of goods or services
- The date of first use of the trademark or a statement of intention to use the trademark in Canada.
Certified translation and transliteration if the mark consists of non-English words.
