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
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- AIPPI World Congress 2025: Connect with Smart & Biggar’s Patents team
Smart & Biggar's Patents team will travel to Yokohama, Japan, to attend the 2025 AIPPI World Congress. Read More -
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Smart & Biggar's leading Life Sciences team will travel to Boston to attend this year's Bio International Convention from June 16-19, 2025. Read More -
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Smart & Biggar team members will attend the 2025 International Trademark Association Annual Meeting from May 17-21, 2025. Read More