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Canadian Trademarks to Include Classifications

Nicholas Wells January 26, 2017

Canadian Trademarks to Include Classifications

I’ve written before about the massive changes coming to the Canadian trade-mark system.  These changes include the use of the Nice classification system (which virtually all other countries use); joining the Madrid Protocol to facilitate registration of trade-marks from owners outside of Canada; and changing the requirements that a declaration of use be filed in […]

Filed Under: International Trademarks, Madrid Protocol, Trademarks

Canadian Trademark Laws Undergoing Massive Changes

Nicholas Wells April 23, 2016

Canadian Trademark Laws Undergoing Massive Changes

Canada is in the midst of a massive update to its trademark laws.  Here are three key changes: Canada is starting to use the Nice Classification system for goods and services. Currently, a Canadian trademark application lists all wares (goods) and services in a single, sometimes lengthy listing.  Soon these will be divided into “classes”, as happens […]

Filed Under: International Trademarks, Madrid Protocol, Trademarks Tagged With: canada, legislation, madrid, trademarks

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