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Ontario|Intellectual PropertyTrademarks 308 What is included in a Trademark application? The following is a general overview of the application procedure for registering a trademark. It usually takes between one to two years to register a trademark. Applying for a trademark is not only a lengthy process but it is also very complicated. If you decide to apply for a trademark, you should contact a registered trademark agent for assistance.
There are four main steps you must follow to apply for a trademark. They are: determining what type and format of application you need to submit, creating the appropriate content of the application, paying the application fee of $150, and finally, submitting drawings if they are required.
- Determine what form of application to submit
Different applications are required depending on whether your application is for a mark that you currently use, that you propose to use, whether it is a word, and other variations.
- Create and fill out the forms
Creating the proper application is a very complex process because the application must be prepared with your specific mark and use requirements in mind. It is important to make sure that your application is correct because it is often not permissible to make changes after you have filed the application. Depending upon the changes you make, you may have to file another application and pay the application fee again.
- Submit drawings if they are required
Finally, if your trademark is anything other than a word or words in block letters, then you must submit a drawing of the trademark. The drawings must be a specific size and quality.
For legal advice and assistance, you should contact a trademark lawyer to prepare your application.
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