In Canada, use is no longer required for filing or registration. In fact, filing bases have been completely eliminated. No specimens of use or statements of use are necessary.

Use is mandatory to maintain your trademark after registration. It is possible to cancel a trademark for non-use if the trademark has not been in use for 3 years after registration and there has been no good reason to justify non-use.

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