The full text of the opposition filing reads: The Bitcoin Alliance of Canada (BAC) has become aware that an applicant has applied to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for the “BITCOIN” ...

Trademark disputes in Canada are heard before a judge without a jury ... These decisions include refusals to register a trademark, cancellation of a trademark and decisions in opposition proceedings ...

In the absence of an opposition, a Notice of Allowance will be issued. If there is a claim to proposed use, the applicant will be required to file a declaration of use confirming that the trademark is ...