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 [...]
It’s perfectly legal for you to use your trademark without registration. However, if you are using a trademark that is similar to another name that was adopted before you adopted your trademark, you may be liable for trademark infringement. To minimize the risk of choosing a trademark that's similar to another name, you should do [...]
In different countries trademark opposition process is different. In the US, trademark opposition period is only 30 days, so you have to be pretty fast if you plan to oppose. A trademark opposition in Brazil may be filed by an interested party within 60 days from the date of its publication. In Canada, Australia and [...]
Here we rank the countries where we file from the fastest to the slowest. 1. Germany is the fastest country and overall champion. It takes 1-3 months, on average to register a trademark in Germany. With accelerated examination, most trademarks register within a month. So this is a clear champion in terms of speed. Sometimes [...]
Trademarks can last forever if they are renewed on time. Keep in mind you will have to continue using your trademark to keep it in good standing. In the US, you must renew your trademark every 10 years. The 10 year term is counted from the registration date. In addition, between the 5th and 6th [...]
Use is essential for the maintenance of your trademark. In many other countries, you need to use the trademark after registration to make sure it’s not challenged and canceled for non-use. You must use your trademark within 3 years after registration. However, you can now register your trademark Canada without proving any use (June 17, [...]
The full legal name of the applicant (either your company or your personal name) The full address of the applicant. The trademark name. If you are filing for a logo, we need to see the logo. The products which you sell or plan to sell under your trademark (provide a list). The services which you [...]
Note: Declarations of use have been eliminated. Currently, once an earlier filed trademark is allowed, the final registration fee needs to be paid. For trademarks filed after June 17, 2017, no registration fee will be necessary.
When you file your logo in black and white, you may use your logo in any color. When you file your logo claiming color, you must use your logo in those colors. A color claim is a limitation, which otherwise confers on the owner the exclusive right to use the mark in any color. Therefore, [...]