Webinar Replay
Fast track your trademark applications in Canada:
Expediting Canadian trademarks examination
Webinar Replay on Thursday, June 15, 2023
Speakers: Kwan T Loh & Nora Labbancz
Delays at the Canadian Trademarks Office far exceed those of other industrialized countries at the moment. Such delays can negatively impact the rights of applicants. We explore options available to reduce examination time in Canada, including the possibility of undertaking an assessment before or after filing and the possibility of writing to CIPO to ask for descriptions to be added to the pre-approved list.
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