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 with formality checks and substantive examination. In case there is an objection, the applicant must respond to the objection within a stipulated time, or else 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 there is no opposition from any 3rd party, 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 opposition from anyone else, it 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 trademark;
- Description of goods or services;
- Classification of goods and services;
- The date of first used of your trademark or a statement of your intention to use the trademark in Canada;
- Certified translation and transliteration if your mark consist of non-English words.
