Hello, people in China can also apply to register Canadian trademarks. Now that the Internet is developed, global trademarks can be handled through domestic agencies. Find a reliable one that has been registered with the Trademark Office. Yes (Bajie can also apply). This is much easier than applying by yourself, and the cost is cheaper than a plane ticket to Canada in person. The following are matters related to Canadian trademark registration.
1. Applicant qualifications:
1. Those who intend to use the trademark in Canada and intend to be licensed to use the trademark;
2. Already using the trademark in Canada
3. A person whose country is a member of the Paris Convention or the World Trade Organization, who has registered or applied for registration of the trademark in his country and has used the trademark anywhere;
4. A person who has used the trademark in any Paris Convention or World Trade Organization member country and the trademark is well-known in Canada;
5. Heirs to the above 4 items.
2. Documents required to apply for a Canadian trademark:
1. Trademark drawing;
2. Letter of attorney signed by the applicant;
3. Application form, including the applicant’s name and address, trademark name, designated goods and services category and specific name;
3. Canadian trademark registration process:
1. Form Review: After the application is submitted, the legality of the submitted application documents, trademark drawings, power of attorney and other documents will be reviewed; if the application is in compliance with the regulations, the application date and application number will be awarded.
2. Substantive review: Examine whether the trademark is registrable in accordance with the law, whether it is identical or similar to a previously registered trademark, and whether it violates the prohibition provisions of the trademark law. For a trademark that fails substantive examination, the examining officer will notify the applicant in writing and inform the applicant of the reasons for rejection. The applicant may submit a reexamination within the time limit from the date of receipt of the rejection notice. Otherwise, the application will be deemed abandoned, and the application date and application number will not be retained.
3. Announcement: After review, if the examiner believes that the trademark application can be accepted, an announcement will be published on the Canadian Official Trademark Announcement. The objection period is 2 months from the date of announcement.
4. Submit a statement of use: After the above procedures, the Trademark and Patent Office issues a "notice of permission" instead of a registration certificate; based on the trademark intended to be used, before issuing a registration certificate, after issuing a "notice of permission" Within 6 months, the applicant must provide a statement of true use of the trademark in commerce, and can apply for an extension.
5. Registration approval: After receiving the statement of true use, the Trademark and Patent Office will review it again. If upon review it is decided to accept the statement of genuine use, a registration certificate is issued. The entire smooth application process (if there are no rejections, objections, etc.) takes about 18-26 months.
6. The validity period of Canadian trademark use: 15 years from the registration date. If you need to continue to use the trademark after the registration validity period expires, you should apply for registration renewal 6 months before the registration validity period. The validity period of each renewal registration is 15 years.