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Registering a trademark with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) grants exclusive rights to the mark. However, to maintain those rights, you must complete your Canada trademark renewal on time. Failing to renew your registration leaves your trademark vulnerable to cancellation and third-party claims.
Understanding the Canada trademark renewal period, key requirements, and best practices ensures your brand stays protected in the Canadian market.
A trademark registration in Canada is valid for 10 years from the registration date. It can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years as long as the renewal is properly filed.
To avoid cancellation, trademark renewal in Canada must be completed within the following timeframes:
Staying within the official Canada trademark renewal period is essential to protect your rights.
To renew your trademark with CIPO, you must submit:
Note that the process is fully online through CIPO’s official system.
No, proof of use is not required to complete the standard Canada trademark renewal. However, if your trademark has not been actively used, it could be subject to non-use cancellation initiated by a third party.
Maintaining genuine use of your trademark in the Canadian marketplace is a strong defense against such challenges.
Before renewing, make sure all trademark information is accurate:
Incomplete or outdated information can delay your trademark renewal in Canada or even cause rejection.
Avoid these pitfalls to ensure a smooth renewal process:
You have a six-month grace period to complete your Canada trademark renewal with an additional fee. After that, your trademark will be canceled.
No. Once canceled due to non-renewal, your trademark cannot be reinstated. You must file a new application, but someone else may have already claimed similar rights.
Renew online through CIPO’s official system by submitting your trademark registration number and paying the renewal fees.
No. Canada does not require a declaration of use, but your trademark should be in active commercial use to avoid non-use cancellation.
Yes. If your business has changed name or ownership, you must update the registration with CIPO before submitting a renewal request.
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