• Language : English and French
  • Currency : Canadian Dollar
  • International Country Code: CA

Canada

PCT National Phase Convention Application
Timelines
  • Timeline for Filing

  • Extension to Timelines

  • 30 Months (from Earliest Priority Date)

  • 12 Months Extension Allowed

  • 12 Months (from Earliest Priority Date)

  • 4 Months Extension Allowed
Language
  • Filing Language

  • Extension for Filing Translation

  • English or French

  • Two Months Extension

  • English or French

  • Two Months Extension
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Yes

  • N/A

  • Yes

  • Four Months from Date of filing
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • No

  • N/A

  • N/A

  • No

  • N/A

  • N/A
Assignment
  • Assignment Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • No

  • N/A

  • N/A

  • No

  • N/A

  • N/A
Request for Examination
  • RFE Filing Required

  • Deadline for Request

  • Substantial Examinations

  • 5 years from international filing date

  • Substantial Examinations

  • 4 years from filing date
Trademark
Class
  • Multiple Class

  • Multiple Class Allowed
Language
  • Filing Language

  • English
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Yes

  • N/A
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • No

  • N/A

  • N/A
Use Requirement
  • Intent to Use

  • Claimed Use

  • Yes

  • Affidavit and Supporting documents showing use in Canada.
Registration
  • Smooth Registration Timeline

  • Certificate Type

  • 16-20 Months

  • e-Certificates in PDF format
Design Requirements
Application
  • Multiple Design

  • Class



  • Yes

  • Multiple
Language
  • Filing Language

  • Extension for Filing Translation

  • English or French

  • No Extension
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Yes

  • 6 Months
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • No

  • N/A

  • N/A
Drawings
  • Line Drawings

  • Actual Photographs

  • Not Mandatory

  • Black and white Photographs
Request for Examination
  • RFE Filing Required

  • Substantive Examination

  • No

  • Yes

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