Update from the Canadian Trademarks Office - Practice Notice on Extensions of Time in Examination and Section 44.1 Notice. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/wr04736.html

Canadian Trademarks Office - Update on Exclusionary Language Used in wording of Goods/Services in response to Office Actions In a Practice Notice dated July 19, 2021, The Canadian Trademarks Office (TMO) updated its guidance on the use of exclusionary language in goods and services in response to office actions (generally used to overcome confusion objections). [...]

Expedited Examination in Limited Instances In view of ongoing extensive wait times in examination, the Trademarks Office announced on May 3, 2021 it will accept requests for expedited trademark examination. These requests must be submitted in the form of a Statutory Affidavit or Declaration. No fees apply. See the information provided in the link: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/wr04946.html There [...]