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.
Smart & Biggar Kwan T Loh and Nora Labbancz presented this webinar on Thursday, June 15, 2023
Events & Webinars
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- Smart & Biggar at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2025 Leadership Meeting
Daniel Anthony, Janice Bereskin, Mark Biernacki, Timothy Bourne, Graham Hood, Kwan T. Loh, Victor Krichker, Mark Robbins and Tamara Céline Winegust, will be attending this invite-only event. Read More -
- Smart & Biggar practitioners at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2025 Annual Meeting
From October 30 to November 1, Smart & Biggar practitioners will attend the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Read More -
- Smart & Biggar’s team at IPIC 2025
Smart & Biggar is pleased to announce that members of our team will be attending and speaking at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s Annual Conference (IPIC2025). Read More
