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[http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr00002.html Apply to CIPO for a trade-mark] and pay the required fee. You may file a trade-mark application based on use (if you have already started using the trade-mark in your business) or based on proposed use (you intend to use the trade-mark soon, but you haven’t yet started using it). The application is then reviewed by a trade-marks examiner who decides it the application meets the requirements for registration (for example, is it confusing with any prior registrations or applications). After examination and publication of your trade-mark, and if no one opposes it, your trade-mark will be registered. | [http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr00002.html Apply to CIPO for a trade-mark] and pay the required fee. You may file a trade-mark application based on use (if you have already started using the trade-mark in your business) or based on proposed use (you intend to use the trade-mark soon, but you haven’t yet started using it). The application is then reviewed by a trade-marks examiner who decides it the application meets the requirements for registration (for example, is it confusing with any prior registrations or applications). After examination and publication of your trade-mark, and if no one opposes it, your trade-mark will be registered. | ||
Although trade-mark applications are not as tricky and complex as patent applications, it’s still best to hire a trade-mark agent to help you with the process. The Trade-marks Office at CIPO a list of agents. | Although trade-mark applications are not as tricky and complex as patent applications, it’s still best to hire a trade-mark agent to help you with the process. The Trade-marks Office at CIPO keeps a list of agents. | ||
==Registering a trade-mark isn’t essential, but can be helpful== | ==Registering a trade-mark isn’t essential, but can be helpful== | ||
