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Canada (CA)
Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Filing
multi-class
Local Agent
Yes
if applicant’s address is not located in Canada
POA
No
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
Opposition Period
2 months
from publication date of application (see CI)
Use Requirements
3 yrs
from registration
Priority
first-to-use
Duration
10 yrs, see remarks
from registration date
Renewal
10 yrs
Maintenance
none
Non-Trad. TMs
3-D, colours, sounds, smells, motion, holograms, position, taste, texture, packaging
GRR
No
Remarks
common law
Nice Classification mandatory
TM duration was 15 yrs from registration date before June 17, 2019
Agreements
Madrid System
All information is provided without guarantee. Last updated: 24 Mar 2026.
