Canada Trademark Information

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. The population is estimated at 34307000 with a GDP of $1.330 trillion.

A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services, as well as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.

Trademarks are assigned through the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Industry Canada. Canada is not a member of the Madrid Protocol. A trademark is valid for 10 years and may be renewed for further periods of 10 years each.