Which Classes of Goods and Services To Use For My Canadian Trademark Filing
Get To Know The Nice Classification System for Canadian Trademarks The International Framework of Trademark Classes Globally, trademark protection is organized using a standardized system known as the NICE Classification. This international framework, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), divides all potential goods and services into 45 distinct categories. There are 34 classes...
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Invalidating a Canadian Trademark For Non-Use Under the Trademarks Act The Purpose of Section 45 Proceedings Section 45 of the Trademarks Act provides a mechanism for cleaning up the Register of Trademarks. Essentially, it allows for the removal of or invalidation of trademark registrations that are no longer in use in Canada. This is important...
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The Importance of Trademark Searches Before Filing a TM Application Ensuring Legal Compliance And Avoiding Infringement Before you get too far down the road with a new brand name or logo, it's really important to check if someone else is already using something similar. In Canada, if your proposed trademark is too close to an...
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