This spring, join our Smart & Biggar trademark experts and gain new insights at our popular Canadian Trademarks webinar series. Each webinar provides practical tips and strategies for global brand protection in Canada, with a concise 30-45 minute overview of the topic, followed by an open Q&A.

Webinar #2: Fast track your trademark applications in Canada: Expediting Canadian trademarks examination

Speakers: Kwan T Loh & Nora Labbancz

Delays at the Canadian Trademarks Office far exceed those of other industrialized countries at the moment. Such delays can negatively impact the rights of applicants. We will explore options available to reduce examination time in Canada, including the possibility of undertaking an assessment before or after filing and the possibility of writing to CIPO to ask for descriptions to be added to the pre-approved list.