Trademarks

• This lesson is in reference to the website for the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Log into
  • http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_mrksv/cipo/welcome/welcome-e.html
• You will notice the 5 types of intellectual property protected by Canadian Law listed on the left hand side of the page. Select 'Trade-marks' (or choose the link below) to enter the Trademarks page.
  • http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_mrksv/cipo/tm/tm_main-e.html
    • Select 'A guide to Trade-marks' under Getting Started
      • Select 'Introduction' and read 'Your Identity in the Marketplace'.
      • Select 'THE BASICS' and survey the information.
      • Select 'Making Sure Your Trade-mark Can be Registered' and survey the information.
    • Select 'What's in a Name' under Getting Started
      • Survey this information.
    • Select "Trade-mark Forms' under Printable Forms
      • Print out 'Format 4 - Application for Registration of a Proposed Trade-mark'
      • Select 'Instruction for Format 4' and review the information.

   

• From the information on the site, complete the following questions in your notes.

1. What is a trade mark?
2. List 5 forms of intellectual property which are recognized under Canadian law.
3. What is the difference between a trade name and a Trade-mark?
4. How do you register a trade mark? How much does it cost?
5. How long does the protection of a Trade-mark last and how often does a Trade-mark have to be renewed?
6. Does a Trade-mark registered in Canada automatically receive protection in other countries?
7. Give at least three reasons and examples of each why a Trade-mark could not be registered.
8. How many Trade-marks is it estimated that you will see in a day?
9. What $ figure has is associated with the brand 'IBM' in 2003?
10. Approximately how many applications for Trade-marks does the CIPO receive annually?
11. List two reasons why you would search the 'Canadian Trade-marks Database'.
12. Complete the 'Application for Registration of a Proposed Trade-mark' for your personal logo. (including the required attached drawing) You can use Colonel Bys Address if you want; 2381 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, K1J 7N4.