examiner’s reports

There’s Something About The 17th – The Tinkering Continues With More Canadian Trademark Practice Changes

By In CIPO, Legislation, Registration, Trademark Practice

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has published amended Practice Notices and a Guidance document on Nice Classification, Divisional Applications and Temporary Appointment of Trademark Agents. Issued January 17, 2020, these changes have immediate effect and have material implications for prosecuting trademark applications at CIPO.

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Significant Canadian Practice Changes: CIPO Limiting Availability of Extensions of Time

By In CIPO, Registration, Trademark Practice

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has published a new practice notice limiting an applicant’s ability to obtain extensions of time to respond to an Examiner’s Report. Issued January 17, 2020, the change has immediate effect and has significant implications for prosecuting trademark applications at CIPO.

Read more in this Knowledge Bytes article.