Trademarks Examination Manual Trademarks Examination Manual ............................................................................................................... 1 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 12 1.1 General information ........................................................................................................................ 12 2 Examination of applications as to form ................................................................................................. 12 2.1 Pre-examination .............................................................................................................................. 12 2.2 Request for expedited examination ................................................................................................. 12 2.3 Requirements for application – subsection 30(1) ........................................................................... 13 2.4 Contents of application – subsection 30(2) ..................................................................................... 13 2.4.1 Identity of the applicant ........................................................................................................... 13 2.4.1.1 Individuals......................................................................................................................... 14 2.4.1.2 Partnerships ....................................................................................................................... 14 2.4.1.3 Associations ...................................................................................................................... 14 2.4.1.4 Joint ventures .................................................................................................................... 14 2.4.1.5 Corporations ...................................................................................................................... 14 2.4.1.6 Use of French or English form of corporate name ........................................................... 15 2.4.1.7 Correcting the identification of an applicant .................................................................... 15 2.4.2 Postal address of the applicant ................................................................................................. 15 2.4.3 Representation or description of the trademark ....................................................................... 16 2.4.3.1 Multiple views – paragraph 30(a) of the Regulations ....................................................... 16 2.4.3.2 Size of visual representation – paragraph 30(b) of the Regulations ................................. 16 2.4.3.3 Three-dimensional shape – paragraph 30(c) of the Regulations ...................................... 16 2.4.3.4 Visual representations in colour – paragraph 30(d) of the Regulations............................ 16 2.4.3.5 Visual representations in B&W – paragraph 30(e) of the Regulations ............................ 17 2.4.3.6 Sound recording – paragraph 30(f) of the Regulations ..................................................... 17 2.4.3.7 Clear and concise description – paragraph 30(g) of the Regulations ............................... 17 2.4.3.8 Colour description – paragraph 31(f) of the Regulations ................................................. 17 2.4.3.8.1 Name of the colour ..................................................................................................... 17 2.4.3.8.2 Colour identification system ...................................................................................... 17 2.4.3.8.3 Principal parts ............................................................................................................ 18 2.4.3.8.4 Gradations .................................................................................................................. 18 2.4.4 Statements of trademark type................................................................................................... 18 2.4.5 Ordinary commercial terms for specific goods or services – paragraph 30(2)(a) of the Act and section 29 of the Regulations ............................................................................................................ 19 2.4.5.1 Ordinary commercial terms .............................................................................................. 20 2.4.5.2 Specific goods or services ................................................................................................. 20 2.4.5.3 Context of the goods and services .................................................................................... 21 2.4.5.4 “and the like”, “and similar goods”, “including”, “related to”, “related services”, “etc.”, and “featuring” .............................................................................................................................. 21 2.4.5.5 “namely”, “consisting of” or “specifically” ...................................................................... 22 2.4.5.6 “in the nature of”, “such as”, “comprising”, “containing”, “in particular” or “particularly” ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 2.4.5.7 “accessories”, “equipment”, “apparatus”, “systems” and “products” .............................. 22 2.4.5.8 Parts and fittings ............................................................................................................... 23 2.4.5.9 Devices .............................................................................................................................. 23 2.4.5.10 Computer software and computer programs ................................................................... 23 2.4.5.11 Discs and other blank or pre-recorded media ................................................................. 24 2.4.5.12 Pharmaceutical, veterinary, botanical, nutraceutical, homeopathic, medicinal and medicated preparations, remedies, supplements, extracts, functional foods and enhanced water 24 2.4.5.13 Intangibles ....................................................................................................................... 25 2.4.5.14 Advertising, promotion and marketing – benefit to a third party ................................... 25 2.4.5.15 Services related to the electronic transmission of data ................................................... 25 2.4.5.16 Telecommunication-related services .............................................................................. 26 2.4.6 Signature of applicant .............................................................................................................. 26 2.4.7 Nice Classification – Subsection 30(3) of the Trademarks Act ............................................... 26 2.4.7.1 Versions and editions ........................................................................................................ 27 2.4.7.1.1 Effect of new edition on applications ........................................................................ 27 2.4.7.1.2 Edition applicable to amendments to group the goods or services of registrations ... 27 2.4.7.2 Grouping goods and services according to the Nice Classification .................................. 27 2.4.7.2.1 Material composition ................................................................................................. 28 2.4.7.2.2 Reference to other classes .......................................................................................... 29 2.4.7.2.3 Class and context ....................................................................................................... 29 2.4.7.2.4 Kits, gift baskets and goods sold as a unit ................................................................. 29 2.4.8 Priority – Section 34 of the Trademarks Act ........................................................................... 30 2.4.8.1 Application requirements .................................................................................................. 30 2.4.8.2 Withdrawing a priority request ......................................................................................... 31 2.4.8.3 Dies Non ........................................................................................................................... 31 2.4.8.4 Force Majeure ................................................................................................................... 32 2.4.9 Standard characters – Section 31 of the Trademarks Act ........................................................ 33 2.4.10 Non-traditional trademarks .................................................................................................... 33 2.4.10.1 Sound .............................................................................................................................. 34 2.4.10.2 Hologram ........................................................................................................................ 34 2.4.10.3 Moving image (motion) .................................................................................................. 35 2.4.10.4 Scent ................................................................................................................................ 35 2.4.10.5 Taste ...............................................................................................................................