International Trademarks

So, you have a new trademark and you've just applied to register it in the United States. But the USA is just the beginning.  You have a big vision.  You plan to take your brand global.  The question arises: in which countries is it most urgent for you to apply for trademark registration? First Factor: Which are Your Most Important Global Markets? You can't begin to decide in which countries...

Canada has acceded to the international trademark system administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This means that Canada is now a party to the Madrid Protocol, an international trademark treaty designed to harmonize and streamline international registration of trademarks. The Madrid Protocol will enter into force for Canada on June 17, 2019. This is big news, and not just for Canadian trademark owners. It's also very important for...