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  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateJanuary 1, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDateMay 31, 2023
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Other Support
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
  • Government of Canada
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Learn about, search or apply for the registration or renewal of a trademark to distinctly identify your business and protect your intellectual property in Canada and abroad.

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This guide provides a comprehensive overview for organizations looking to understand, apply for, and manage trademarks in Canada. Activities eligible for support under this initiative are centered around the stages of trademark application and protection.
  • Understanding the concept and types of trademarks.
  • Filing a trademark application in Canada.
  • Registering a trademark internationally under the Madrid Protocol.
  • Managing trademark registration, including expungement and renewal processes.
  • Ensuring compliance with use requirements in Canada (section 45 proceedings).
  • Navigating the transfer of trademark ownership.
  • Adhering to marking requirements for registered trademarks.
  • Policing trademarks to prevent unauthorized use and maintain brand integrity.
  • Avoiding common errors in trademark application and registration.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 750

Madrid Protocol designation for a general partnership exporting crafts

$ 1,150

Trademark registration for a nonprofit educational program

$ 1,000

Trademark opposition for a sole proprietorship fashion boutique

$ 1,000

Trademark registration for a new line of eco-friendly kitchen appliances

$ 500

Trademark retrieval service for a limited partnership tech startup

$ 650

Trademark renewal for a well-established food cooperative

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Eligibility for registering a trademark in Canada requires the applicant to meet specific criteria as outlined in the relevant guidelines.
  • The applicant must be a "person," which can include individuals, partnerships, trade unions, associations, joint ventures, or corporations.
  • The trademark must not contravene the requirements of the Trademarks Act.

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In order to be entitled to registration of a trademark, an applicant must be a "person". A "person" may be an individual, partnership, trade union, association, joint venture, or corporation. An applicant can include two or more persons, for example "John Doe, Jane Smith".

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

- Electronic trademark correspondence - Trademark application examination fees - Pre-approved List of Goods and Services - Madrid Protocol notification of designation - Registration fees - Renewal fees - General correspondence - Opposition fees - Trademark documents retrieval service fees

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Here are additional relevant details for understanding trademarks in Canada:
  • Trademark registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.
  • Registering a trademark grants you exclusive rights to use it across Canada, helping to prevent legal disputes over its use.
  • Unregistered trademarks may be protected under common law rights, but can lead to complicated legal challenges.
  • Some types of marks that are generally unregistrable include names, clearly descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive marks, and certain geographical locations.
  • A trademark can be expunged from the register if it's not used or if it loses its distinctiveness.
  • It's advisable to search both trademarks and trade names databases to avoid potential infringements.
  • Consider hiring a registered trademark agent for assistance, especially in complex situations.
  • International protection of trademarks requires separate registrations in each desired country, often conducted under the Madrid Protocol.

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