A Canadian designation under the Madrid Protocol is still examined like any other Canadian trademark application, and it can still draw a full CIPO office action. Here is what happens when it does, the response deadlines that apply, and when a Canadian trademark agent must be appointed to respond.

A Hague System design application designating Canada is still examined by CIPO on the merits, and it can still draw a full Canadian office action. Here is the response timeline that applies, and when a Canadian agent must be appointed to respond.

Amendments to the Canadian Patent Rules took effect January 1, 2025, introducing a patent term adjustment regime that can extend a patent's term where the Patent Office's own delay in examination is unreasonable. The same amendments set new fees for requesting an additional term and for reconsideration of one, and updated the maintenance fee schedule for later-stage patents. Filers and agents should now factor patent term adjustment into portfolio and renewal planning.